Reading to Cognac Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cognac takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Cognac. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 46m
Duration: 1,002 km
Distance: €348
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter

8h 23m

€266–483

Reading to Cognac train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Cognac at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
11:09 AM → 7:07 PM
6h 57m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
2:44 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 57m • 5 changes
8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
11:09 AM → 7:07 PM
6h 57m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 57m • 5 changes
8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
11:09 AM → 7:04 PM
6h 54m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:42 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 43m • 5 changes
10:42 AM → 7:54 PM
8h 12m • 5 changes
2:42 PM → 10:51 PM
7h 8m • 5 changes
8:12 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 41m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:20 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 30m • 5 changes
10:46 AM → 8:06 PM
8h 19m • 5 changes
2:46 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 6m • 5 changes
4:46 PM → 6:47 AM
Arrives next day
13h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:44 PM
7h 36m • 5 changes
8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
10:43 AM → 6:23 PM
6h 40m • 5 changes
11:09 AM → 7:04 PM
6h 54m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:44 PM
7h 36m • 5 changes
8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
10:43 AM → 6:23 PM
6h 40m • 5 changes
11:09 AM → 7:04 PM
6h 54m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Cognac? 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Cognac via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 23m.

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