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

The cheapest way to get from London to Hackney Downs is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between London and Hackney Downs?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Red Lion Square and arriving at Amhurst Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Hackney Downs?

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 Downs?

The distance between London and Hackney Downs is 3 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Hackney Downs 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 Downs?

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 Downs bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from London to Hackney Downs?

The best way to get from London to Hackney Downs is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 36 min.

Where does the London to Hackney Downs bus arrive?

London to Hackney Downs bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Amhurst Road station.

Where does the London to Hackney Downs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Hackney Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Hackney Downs is 6 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from London to Hackney Downs.

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

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Where can I stay near Hackney Downs?

There are 20632+ hotels available in Hackney Downs.

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

There are 4 ways to get from London to Hackney Downs 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
£3–8
Drive 6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Hackney Downs6 mi
20 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Amhurst Road243
36 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Hackney Downs6 mi
20 min
£85–100

London to Hackney Downs by train

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between London, England and Hackney Downs, 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 Amhurst Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 36 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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