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Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £ 29.00, with average prices for this route around £ 29.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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05:54
2 ساعات 43 دقائق, 2 change
Cardiff Central
08:37
Hackney Downs
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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06:24
2 ساعات 43 دقائق, 2 change
Cardiff Central
09:07
Hackney Downs
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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06:51
2 ساعات 54 دقائق, 2 change
Cardiff Central
09:45
Hackney Downs
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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07:23
2 ساعات 44 دقائق, 2 change
Cardiff Central
10:07
Hackney Downs
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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07:27
3 ساعات 39 دقائق, 3 change
Cardiff Central
11:06
Hackney Downs
Great Western Railway
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08:18
2 ساعات 49 دقائق, 2 change
Cardiff Central
11:07
Paris
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:54
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff Central
Arrival station
Arrival station
Hackney Downs
Journey time
Journey time
2 ساعات 42 دقائق
Distance
Distance
217 km
Price
Price
£ 29.00*
Train operators
Train operators
London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing off-peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.