The average train between Brighton and Hackney takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton to Hackney. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Brighton and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Hackney at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Hackney station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Brighton to Hackney train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Hackney train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Stratford station.
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The distance between Brighton and Hackney is 80.5 km. The road distance is 96 km.
There is no direct connection from Brighton to Hackney. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Homerton.