There are 5 ways to get from Hackney Downs to Islington by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Hackney Central to Highbury & IslingtonStratford
6 min£7–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stoke Newington Common to Cross Street73
18 min£1–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackney Downs to Islington3.6 mi
12 min£55–70Walk
- Take the foot from Hackney Downs to Islington2.5 mi
49 minLine 488 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Muir Road to Dalston Junction Station488
- Take the bus from Dalston Junction Station to Islington GreenN38 / ...
23 min£5–6
Hackney Downs to Islington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington is to bus which costs £1 - £15 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington is to train which takes 6 min and costs £7 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stoke Newington Common and arriving at Cross Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hackney Central and arriving at Highbury & Islington. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Hackney Downs and Islington is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £7 - £8.
The train from Hackney Central to Highbury & Islington takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Hackney Downs to Islington bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stoke Newington Common station.
Hackney Downs to Islington train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.
The best way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington is to train which takes 6 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £15 and takes 18 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 £7–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Stoke Newington Common to Cross Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 18 min. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Hackney Central to Highbury & Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Stoke Newington Common to Cross Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Dalston Junction Station to Islington Green
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Stoke Newington Common to Cross Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–15
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–15
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Stoke Newington Common to Cross Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Dalston Junction Station to Islington Green
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Stoke Newington Common to Cross Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Muir Road to Dalston Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Dalston Junction Station to Islington Green
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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Hackney Downs to Islington bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Cross Street station.
Hackney Downs to Islington train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Highbury & Islington station.
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