What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Hackney?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Hackney is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Hackney?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Hackney is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Hackney?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Chatsworth Road / Clifden Road via Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Hackney?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cambridge and arriving at Hackney Downs. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Hackney?

The distance between Cambridge and Hackney is 53 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Hackney without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £18 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Hackney?

The train from Cambridge to Hackney Downs takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Hackney bus from?

Cambridge to Hackney bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Hackney train from?

Cambridge to Hackney train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Hackney?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Hackney is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Cambridge to Hackney bus arrive?

Cambridge to Hackney bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.

Where does the Cambridge to Hackney train arrive?

Cambridge to Hackney train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hackney Downs station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Hackney?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Hackney is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Cambridge to Hackney.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Hackney?

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Where can I stay near Hackney?

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Cambridge to Hackney - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 253 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Hackney by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Hackney Downstrain Cambridge - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 16m
£18–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk066
2h 7m
£8–11
Drive 53.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Hackneycar 53.4 mi
1h 2m
£13–19
Train, line 253 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Parktrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from Finsbury Park Station to Hackney Bathsbus 253 / ...
1h 29m
£25–57
Train via Tottenham Hale
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 36m
£19–26
Train, line 106 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Alexandra Palacetrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Finsbury Park Interchange to Hackney Bathsbus 106
2h 19m
£25–52

Cambridge to Hackney by train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Cambridge to Hackney Downs twice daily. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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