What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road is to subway which costs £2 - £3 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Hackney Road?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Street / Covent Garden and arriving at Queensbridge Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Hackney Road?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Whitechapel station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Hackney Road?

The distance between Charing Cross and Hackney Road is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Hackney Road without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road without a car is to subway and line 26 bus which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Hackney Road bus from?

Charing Cross to Hackney Road bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Hackney Road train from?

Charing Cross to Hackney Road train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Hackney Road bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Hackney Road bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Queensbridge Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Hackney Road train arrive?

Charing Cross to Hackney Road train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Whitechapel station.

Where can I stay near Hackney Road?

There are 20687+ hotels available in Hackney Road.

Charing Cross to Hackney Road - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 26 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Hackney Road by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street stationCircle
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Queensbridge RoadN26 / ...
31 min
£5–6
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Whitechapel stationDistrict
35 min
£2–3
Line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Queensbridge RoadN26 / ...
38 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Hackney Road3.4 mi
11 min
£50–65
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross to Hackney Road3.4 mi
1h 4m

Charing Cross to Hackney Road by subway, bus, and foot

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31 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Hackney Road, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Whitechapel station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Queensbridge Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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