The average train between Watford and Hackney Central takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Watford to Hackney Central. 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 20 minutes between Watford and Hackney Central. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Hackney Central at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Willesden Junction Low Level and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

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1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Hackney Central. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Hackney Central station via Willesden Junction Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Watford to Hackney Central train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
Watford to Hackney Central train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Hackney Central station.
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The distance between Watford and Hackney Central is 26.1 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Hackney Central via Willesden Junction Low Level and Willesden Junction in around 1h 7m.