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

The cheapest way to get from London to Hackney Central is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Hackney Central is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between London and Hackney Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Red Lion Square and arriving at Dalston Junction Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Hackney Central?

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 Central?

The distance between London and Hackney Central is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Hackney Central without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £8.

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

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 Central bus from?

London to Hackney Central bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Red Lion Square station.

Where do I catch the London to Hackney Central train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Hackney Central?

The best way to get from London to Hackney Central is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 30 min.

Where does the London to Hackney Central bus arrive?

London to Hackney Central bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Dalston Junction Station.

Where does the London to Hackney Central train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hackney Central?

There are 20344+ hotels available in Hackney Central.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney DownsLondon Liverpool Street - Chingford / ...
7 min
£3–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Dalston Junction Station243
30 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Hackney Central5.1 mi
17 min
£75–90
Walk
1. Take the foot from London to Hackney Central4.9 mi
1h 34m

London to Hackney Central by train

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

London Overground operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downs every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 7 min. Greater Anglia also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Red Lion Square to Dalston Junction Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 30 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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