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 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackney is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 12:58 AM. 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.

1h 1m • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Hackney to Dunstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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.
Book your Hackney to Dunstable train tickets online with London Overground and Thameslink.
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 8m.