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The average train between Reading and Cognac takes 9h 3m 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.

9h 3m
Duration
1,002 km
Distance
€338
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Reading to Cognac train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Cognac at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 8m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 4m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 36m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 42m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 57m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 42m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 57m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 42m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 57m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 42m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 57m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 8m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 7m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 10m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 8m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 43m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 30m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 37m • 5 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 6m • 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.

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  • Distance: 1,001.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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 8h 42m.

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