The average train between Brixton and Hackney Downs takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Brixton to Hackney Downs. 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 15 minutes between Brixton and Hackney Downs. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brixton is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Hackney Downs at 4:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Seven Sisters station and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

42 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brixton to Hackney Downs. However, there are services departing from Brixton station and arriving at Hackney Downs station via Seven Sisters station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Brixton to Hackney Downs train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Brixton station.
Brixton to Hackney Downs train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Seven Sisters station.
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The distance between Brixton and Hackney Downs is 10.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Brixton station to Seven Sisters station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 26 min.