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Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs train route details
First train
05:07
Last train
23:30
Journey time
2h 40m
Distance
217 km
Price
€ 34.66*
What are the next train times from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:07 Cardiff Central | 08:08 Hackney Downs |   | Find Tickets |
05:54 Cardiff Central | 08:37 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
06:24 Cardiff Central | 09:07 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
06:51 Cardiff Central | 09:38 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
07:23 Cardiff Central | 10:07 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
07:49 Cardiff Central | 10:37 Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs
Group travel deals
Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Season tickets for frequent travellers
If you make the journey between Cardiff Central and Hackney Downs on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
First Class tickets
First Class tickets give you a more comfortable ride, with larger seats, extra legroom, and access to premium amenities such as refreshments or quieter carriages on many routes
Flexi Season tickets
Designed for part-time commuters, Flexi Season tickets provide 8 travel days within a 28-day window, giving flexibility while still offering meaningful savings compared to buying tickets individually.
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Offers lower fares and greater flexibility when you avoid travelling during busy weekday periods
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