Train Cottingham to Edinburgh from £135 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cottingham and Edinburgh takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottingham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 53m

£76–199

Cottingham to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cottingham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottingham is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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