The average train between Croydon and Hackney Central takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Croydon to Hackney Central. 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 10 minutes between Croydon and Hackney Central. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Hackney Central at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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57 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Hackney Central. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Hackney Central station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Croydon to Hackney Central train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Hackney Central train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
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The distance between Croydon and Hackney Central is 18.5 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Farringdon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 24 min.