The average train between Hackney and Chelsea takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Hackney to Chelsea. 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 Hackney and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 4:09 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hackney is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Highbury & Islington and take an average of 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

22 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Chelsea station via Highbury & Islington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
Hackney to Chelsea train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.
Hackney to Chelsea train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Victoria station.
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The distance between Hackney and Chelsea is 10.8 km. The road distance is 11 km.
London Overground operates a train from Hackney Central to West Brompton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £11–29 and the journey takes 47 min.