What is the cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library?

The cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library is to line 30 bus which costs £2 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library?

The fastest way to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney Downs (Station) and British Library?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greenwood Road and arriving at British Library. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney Downs (Station) and British Library?

No, there is no direct train from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library station. However, there are services departing from Hackney Central and arriving at Euston station via Highbury & Islington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library?

The distance between Hackney Downs (Station) and British Library is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library without a car?

The best way to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library without a car is to train and subway via London Liverpool Street which takes 18 min and costs £7 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library?

It takes approximately 18 min to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library bus from?

Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Greenwood Road station.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library train from?

Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.

Where does the Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library bus arrive?

Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at British Library station.

Where does the Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library train arrive?

Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Highbury & Islington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library?

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Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library - 7 ways to travel via train

There are 7 ways to get from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library by train, 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.

Train, subway via London Liverpool Street
best
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool StreetChingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationMetropolitan / ...
18 min
£7–21
Line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greenwood Road to British Library30
45 min
£2
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Hackney Central to Highbury & IslingtonStratford
2. Take the subway from Highbury & Islington station to Euston stationVictoria
22 min
£9–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library3.7 mi
12 min
£55–70
Line 30 bus via Royal Oak Road
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Road to British Library30
46 min
£2
Line 253 bus
1. Take the bus from Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs to Euston Station253
1h 3m
£3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library3.7 mi
1h 11m

Hackney Downs (Station) to British Library by train, subway, and bus

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Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Hackney Downs (Station), England and British Library, England?

Metroline Travel operates a bus from Greenwood Road to British Library every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 38 min.

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