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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cottingham takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cottingham. 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 45m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Cottingham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Cottingham. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cottingham at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited12h 7m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited12h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Cottingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cottingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cottingham via York in around 4h 36m.

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