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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Cottingham
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£131
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£131
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 18 m
Trains on 05 Sept
6
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Cottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Cottingham will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
To travel from Birmingham to Cottingham you need to make at least one change.
G66981+
G896836:033h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way1 change- G01056+G896867:033h26Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:29Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way1 change
- G00737+G896898:283h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way1 change
- G01059+G896919:033h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way1 change
- G00674+G89683+
W709416:093h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way2 changes
- G00737+G896898:283h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way1 change
- G00674+G89683+W709416:093h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way2 changes
- G00679+G89686+W709447:093h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:29Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way2 changes
- G66981+G896836:033h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way1 change
- G01059+G896919:033h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:28Cottingham station (CGM)£1311One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Cottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Cottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cottingham:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Cottingham costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Cottingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 40m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.55. The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham to Cottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Cottingham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89683+G66981 | 6:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h25 | 9:28 Cottingham station (CGM) | 1 change | |
| G89683+G00674+W70941 | 6:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h19 | 9:28 Cottingham station (CGM) | 2 changes | |
| G89686+G01056 | 7:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h26 | 10:29 Cottingham station (CGM) | 1 change | |
| G89686+G00679+W70944 | 7:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h20 | 10:29 Cottingham station (CGM) | 2 changes | |
| G89689+G00737 | 8:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 11:28 Cottingham station (CGM) | 1 change | |
| G89691+G01059 | 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h25 | 12:28 Cottingham station (CGM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Cottingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Cottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 20:11 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Cross Country from Birmingham to Cottingham trainsNorthern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Cottingham from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Cottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Cottingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Cottingham
Most Birmingham to Cottingham trains use the Birmingham New Street to Cottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Cottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Which Cottingham station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Cottingham from Cottingham city centre
Cottingham train station facilities and services
Cottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food options include: Subway
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cottingham: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cottingham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottingham: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Level access to platform 2 (Scarborough). There is a stepped footbridge at this station to platform 1 (Hull). Access can be achieved over a barrow crossing but it is not suitable for wheelchairs, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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