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Cardiff to Hackney train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Hackney? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as € 31.18, with average prices for this route around € 31.18. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
20:18 2h 46m, 2 changes Cardiff Central	23:04 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
21:20 3h 5m, 2 changes Cardiff Central	00:25 +1 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
21:30 8h 15m, 2 changes Cardiff Central	05:45 +1 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
23:30 7h 51m, 3 changes Cardiff Central	07:21 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff to Hackney train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:30

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival city

Hackney

Journey time

2h 37m

Distance

216 km

Price

€ 31.18*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

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

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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 to Hackney, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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.

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

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Cardiff to Hackney train prices and times

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