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How to get fromHackney Downs to Islingtonby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Hackney Downs to Islington by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Hackney Central to Highbury & Islingtontrain train Stratford
    6 min
    £1–5

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cecilia Road / Greenacre Court to Cross Streetbus bus 56
    14 min
    £1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackney Downs to Islingtontaxi taxi 3.6 mi
    12 min
    £55–70

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Hackney Downs to Islingtonwalk walk 2.5 mi
    48 min

  5. Line 488 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Muir Road to Dalston Junction Stationbus bus 488
    2. Take the bus from Dalston Junction Station to Islington Greenbus bus N277 / ...
    23 min
    £3–5

Hackney Downs to Islington by train

Calendar1061Weekly Trains
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Hackney Downs, England and Islington, England?

London Overground operates a train from Hackney Central to Highbury & Islington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Cecilia Road / Greenacre Court to Cross Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 14 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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