The average train between Wakefield and Cottingham takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Cottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Cottingham at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Cottingham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Wakefield to Cottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Cottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cottingham station.
Book your Wakefield to Cottingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Wakefield and Cottingham is 72 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cottingham via Doncaster in around 2h 2m.