There are 5 ways to get from Hackney Wick to Islington by train, 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
best- Take the train from Hackney Wick to Highbury & Islingtontrain Stratford
11 min£1–8Bus
- Take the bus from HereEast to Shoreditch High Street Stationbus 388
28 min£2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackney Wick to Islingtontaxi 4.2 mi
14 min£60–75Walk
- Take the foot from Hackney Wick to Islingtonwalk 3.8 mi
1h 13mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Hackney Wick to Highbury & Islingtontrain Stratford
- Take the bus from Highbury & Islington Station to Islington Greenbus 43
24 min£4–11
Hackney Wick to Islington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackney Wick to Islington is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackney Wick to Islington is to train which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from HereEast and arriving at Shoreditch High Street Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hackney Wick and arriving at Highbury & Islington. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Hackney Wick and Islington is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Hackney Wick to Islington without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £8.
The train from Hackney Wick to Highbury & Islington takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Hackney Wick to Islington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from HereEast station.
Hackney Wick to Islington train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Wick station.
The best way to get from Hackney Wick to Islington is to train which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Hackney Wick, England and Islington, England?
London Overground operates a train from Hackney Wick to Highbury & Islington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Southeastern also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from HereEast to Shoreditch High Street Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 28 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Hackney Wick to Highbury & Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Hackney Wick to Highbury & Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from HereEast to Shoreditch High Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from HereEast to Shoreditch High Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Highbury & Islington Station to Islington Green
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 01766 800 871
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from HereEast to Shoreditch High Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Highbury & Islington Station to Islington Green
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Hackney Wick to Islington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Shoreditch High Street Station.
Hackney Wick to Islington train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Highbury & Islington station.
Book your Hackney Wick to Islington train tickets online with Omio.
There are 21517+ hotels available in Islington.













