The average train between Cottingham and Manchester takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Cottingham to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cottingham and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottingham is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cottingham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cottingham station and arriving at Manchester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Cottingham to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Cottingham station.
Cottingham to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cottingham to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cottingham and Manchester is 124.7 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Cottingham to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 2h 44m.