The average train between Cottingham and Reading takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cottingham to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottingham is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cottingham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cottingham station and arriving at Reading station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Cottingham to Reading train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Cottingham station.
Cottingham to Reading train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cottingham to Reading train tickets online with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cottingham and Reading is 261.2 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Cottingham to Reading via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 46m.