The average train between Hackney and Dunstable takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hackney to Dunstable. 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 30 minutes between Hackney and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackney is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Dunstable station via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Hackney to Dunstable train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.
Hackney to Dunstable train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Leagrave station.
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The distance between Hackney and Dunstable is 49.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Hackney Central to Leagrave via West Hampstead and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 1h 9m.