The average train between Reading and Hackney takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Hackney. 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 Reading and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Hackney at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hackney station via Richmond (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Reading to Hackney train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hackney train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hackney Central station.
Book your Reading to Hackney train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Overground.
The distance between Reading and Hackney is 64.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hackney Central via Richmond NLL in around 2h 4m.
