Reading to Cognac Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cognac takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. 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.

8h 50m
Duration: 1,002 km
Distance: €349
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter

9h 18m

€282–493

Reading to Cognac train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Reading and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Cognac at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:46 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 6m • 5 changes
4:46 PM → 6:47 AM
Arrives next day
13h 1m • 5 changes
7:46 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
10:43 AM → 7:04 PM
7h 21m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
2:44 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
9:42 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 22m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
2:44 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
9:42 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 22m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
2:44 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
10:43 AM → 7:04 PM
7h 21m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
2:44 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:42 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 42m • 5 changes
11:09 AM → 7:04 PM
6h 54m • 5 changes
12:43 PM → 8:23 PM
6h 39m • 5 changes
2:44 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 8m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Cognac? 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Cognac via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 9h 18m.

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