The average train between Reading and Cognac takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cognac at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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6h 38m • 5 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cognac station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Reading to Cognac train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cognac train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cognac station.
Book your Reading to Cognac train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Cognac is 642.3 km. The road distance is 998 km.
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 15m.