The cheapest and fastest trains from Cottingham to Selby
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cottingham to Selby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cottingham to Selby will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cottingham for Selby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Cottingham to Selby train times
The table below shows live departures for Cottingham to Selby trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:44 Cottingham | 1h03 | 07:47 Selby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cottingham to Selby
Trains from Cottingham to Selby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 52m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Hull Trains from Cottingham to Selby trainsNorthern Rail (3), Hull Trains trains will get you between Cottingham and Selby from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cottingham to Selby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cottingham to Selby 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 Selby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cottingham and Selby
- Subway
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: in the station car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 19:00 Self service ticket machine also available on Platform 1
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that access to platforms 2 and 3 is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. This station is Partialially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:15 - 19:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train as it may take time to cross the station between train movements. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 or 3 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: On request.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside the station entrance and also on Platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From outside station entrance
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