Timetable
Train route
Cheap train tickets
Cardiff to Hackney train route details
First train
05:07
Last train
23:30
Journey time
2h 37m
Distance
216 km
Price
€ 31.17*
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Hackney
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Hackney can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Hackney for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Cardiff to Hackney, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
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 to Hackney ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff to Hackney more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Cardiff to Hackney 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:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
Why Book Train Tickets With Trip.com?
Best Price Promise
If you find trains for a cheaper price elsewhere, let us know and we'll refund the difference*
Split Tickets
Reduce your train fare by splitting your Cardiff to Hackney route into individual segments.
National Rail Partners
Official train ticket sellers with 5-star customer service
No Booking Fees on the App
Only pay for your train travel – no hidden fees
Recommendations
Trains from Cardiff
Trains to Hackney
Popular Routes
Top Destinations
Popular stations
Live times
- Cardiff to Bath Spa
- Cardiff to Worcestershire Parkway
- Cardiff to Stoke Gifford
- Cardiff to Chepstow
- Cardiff to Penarth
- Cardiff to Bath
- Cardiff to Neath
- Cardiff to Newport
- Cardiff to Liverpool
- Cardiff to Bristol
- Cardiff to Cardiff Bay
- Cardiff to Cathays
- Cardiff to Swindon
- Cardiff to Bristol Temple Meads
- Cardiff to Birmingham
- Cardiff to Peterborough
- Cardiff to Bristol Parkway
- Cardiff to Newport (South Wales)
- Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly
- Cardiff to Port Talbot Parkway
*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.