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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Cottingham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cottinghamtrain train
    4h 26m
    £55–157

  2. Drive  197.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Cottinghamcar car 197.5 mi
    3h 42m
    £50–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Hull Truck Theatrebus bus 801
    8h 41m
    £63–99

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Cottinghamtrain train Sheffield - Scarborough / ...
    4h 55m
    £91–148

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cottinghamtrain train London Kings Cross - Beverley
    5h 55m
    £77–103

Reading to Cottingham by train and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Cottingham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cottingham King Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Hull Truck Theatre, and Hull Interchange in around 8h 41m.

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