The average train between Waterloo Station and Hackney takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Waterloo Station 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 10 minutes between Waterloo Station and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 2:57 PM which arrives into Hackney at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Hackney station via Stratford station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
Waterloo Station to Hackney train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo Station to Hackney train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Homerton station.
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The distance between Waterloo Station and Hackney is 6.8 km. The road distance is 17 km.
There is no direct connection from Waterloo Station to Hackney. However, you can take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Homerton.