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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Cottingham
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£71
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£106
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 39 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cottingham will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
To travel from London to Cottingham you need to make at least one change.
C01971+
G896825:483h40London Kings Cross (KGX)9:28Cottingham station (CGM)£711One-way1 change- C02085+G896815:402h48London Kings Cross (KGX)8:28Cottingham station (CGM)£711One-way1 change
W70940+G896855:594h30London St Pancras International (STP)10:29Cottingham station (CGM)£1761One-way1 change
- C02085+G896815:402h48London Kings Cross (KGX)8:28Cottingham station (CGM)£711One-way1 change
- C01971+G896825:483h40London Kings Cross (KGX)9:28Cottingham station (CGM)£711One-way1 change
- W70940+G896855:594h30London St Pancras International (STP)10:29Cottingham station (CGM)£1761One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Cottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 253 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m 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 London to Cottingham:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cottingham costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Cottingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 22m.
The journey is about 1h 30m faster (2h 47m by train vs 4h 17m by car) and roughly £24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£26 vs £49). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Hull Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Cottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cottingham trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02085+G89681 | 5:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h48 | 8:28 Cottingham station (CGM) | 1 change | |
| C01971+G89682 | 5:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h40 | 9:28 Cottingham station (CGM) | 1 change | |
| W70940+G89685 | 5:59 London St Pancras International (STP) | 4h30 | 10:29 Cottingham station (CGM) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Cottingham by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs Hull Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Hull Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or Hull Trains to find the best option for your trip from London to Cottingham.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline, Raileurope or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London to Cottingham.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Cottingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Cottingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 21:14 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from London to Cottingham trainsHull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between London and Cottingham from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Hull Trains
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: London to Cottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Cottingham
Most London to Cottingham trains use the London Kings Cross to Cottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Cottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Which Cottingham station do trains from London 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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