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Cardiff to Hackney train route details

First train
First train
05:07
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure city
Departure city
Cardiff
Arrival city
Arrival city
Hackney
Journey time
Journey time
2h 37m
Distance
Distance
216 km
Price
Price
DKK 258.53*
Train Operators
Train Operators
London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

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05:07
3h 1m, 2 change
Cardiff Central
08:08
Hackney Downs
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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05:54
2h 39m, 2 change
Cardiff Central
08:33
Hackney Wick
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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06:24
2h 37m, 2 change
Cardiff Central
09:01
Hackney Wick
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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06:51
2h 43m, 2 change
Cardiff Central
09:34
Hackney Wick
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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07:23
2h 38m, 2 change
Cardiff Central
10:01
Hackney Wick
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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07:49
2h 43m, 2 change
Cardiff Central
10:32
Paris
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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Explore the cheapest prices to Hackney from Cardiff this week

Fares from Cardiff to Hackney usually average around DKK 258.53, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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