The average train between Reading and Cottingham takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Cottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Cottingham at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cottingham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Reading to Cottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cottingham station.
Book your Reading to Cottingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Cottingham is 261.2 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Cottingham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 23m.