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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hackney Downs is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Hackney Downs is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hackney Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hackney Downs. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Rectory Road via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Reading to Hackney Downs?

The distance between Reading and Hackney Downs is 44 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hackney Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £22 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Hackney Downs?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Reading to Hackney Downs, including transfers.

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

Reading to Hackney Downs train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Hackney Downs train arrive?

Reading to Hackney Downs train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Hackney Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hackney Downs is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Reading to Hackney Downs.

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

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Where can I stay near Hackney Downs?

There are 21095+ hotels available in Hackney Downs.

Reading to Hackney Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Hackney Downs by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rectory Roadtrain
1h 17m
£22–65
Drive 46.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Hackney Downscar 46.4 mi
1h 15m
£12–17
Bus, subway, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Leicester Square stationsubway
3. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus 38 / ...
2h 50m
£43–76
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Hackney Downstaxi 46.4 mi
1h 15m
£550–700
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus 38 / ...
1h 58m
£30–56

Reading to Hackney Downs by train and foot

576Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Hackney Downs, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Rectory Road via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 17m.

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