The average train between Birmingham and Cottingham takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Cottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Cottingham at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Cottingham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Birmingham to Cottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Cottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cottingham station.
Book your Birmingham to Cottingham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Cottingham is 175.1 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Cottingham via Sheffield in around 3h 23m.