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The average train between Cottingham and Leicester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cottingham to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cottingham to Sheffieldtrain train Bridlington - Sheffield / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 1m
£50–82

Cottingham to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Cottingham and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cottingham is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cottingham to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Cottingham to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Cottingham to Leicester via Sheffield in around 3h 1m.

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