The average train between Reading and Cognac takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Reading and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Cognac at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cognac station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Reading to Cognac train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cognac train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cognac station.
Book your Reading to Cognac train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Cognac is 642.3 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Cognac via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Angouleme in around 10h 29m.