What is the cheapest way to get from London to Hackney?

The cheapest way to get from London to Hackney is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Hackney?

The fastest way to get from London to Hackney is to train which takes 7 min and costs £4 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between London and Hackney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomsbury Square and arriving at Mare Street / Narrow Way. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Hackney?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Liverpool Street and arriving at Hackney Downs. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from London to Hackney?

The distance between London and Hackney is 3 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

How do I travel from London to Hackney without a car?

The best way to get from London to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £4 - £5.

How long does it take to get from London to Hackney?

The train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downs takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Hackney bus from?

London to Hackney bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bloomsbury Square station.

Where do I catch the London to Hackney train from?

London to Hackney train services, operated by London Overground, depart from London Liverpool Street station.

Train or bus from London to Hackney?

The best way to get from London to Hackney is to train which takes 7 min and costs £4 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 39 min.

Where does the London to Hackney bus arrive?

London to Hackney bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Mare Street / Narrow Way station.

Where does the London to Hackney train arrive?

London to Hackney train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Hackney Downs station.

Can I drive from London to Hackney?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Hackney is 6 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from London to Hackney.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Hackney?

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Where can I stay near Hackney?

There are 19471+ hotels available in Hackney.

London to Hackney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Hackney by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney DownsLondon Liverpool Street - Chingford / ...
7 min
£4–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloomsbury Square to Mare Street / Narrow WayN38 / ...
39 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Hackney5.5 mi
18 min
£75–95
Drive 5.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Hackney5.5 mi
18 min
£2

London to Hackney by train

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

London Overground operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downs every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 7 min. Greater Anglia also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Bloomsbury Square to Mare Street / Narrow Way every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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