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Chester to Cottingham train prices and times

Looking to travel from Chester to Cottingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £25.10, with average prices for this route around £25.10.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
04:55 4h 12m, 2 change Chester	09:07 Cottingham	Find Tickets
06:20 3h 45m, 2 change Chester	10:05 Cottingham	Find Tickets
06:24 4h 5m, 3 change Chester	10:29 Cottingham	Find Tickets
07:21 3h 42m, 2 change Chester	11:03 Cottingham	Find Tickets
07:27 4h 1m, 3 change Chester	11:28 Cottingham	Find Tickets
08:20 3h 43m, 2 change Chester	12:03 Paris	Find Tickets

Chester to Cottingham train route details

First train

04:55

Last train

23:04

Departure city

Chester

Arrival station

Cottingham

Journey time

3h 14m

Distance

110 miles

Price

£25.10*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Chester to Cottingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Chester to Cottingham can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Chester to Cottingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Chester to Cottingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Chester to Cottingham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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