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Cardiff to Hackney Downs train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:34

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival station

Hackney Downs

Journey time

2h 40m

Distance

216 km

Price

€ 34.61*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
14:54 2h 40m, 2 change Cardiff Central	17:34 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
15:18 2h 46m, 2 change Cardiff Central	18:04 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
15:54 2h 42m, 2 change Cardiff Central	18:36 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
16:21 2h 43m, 2 change Cardiff Central	19:04 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
16:50 2h 47m, 2 change Cardiff Central	19:37 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
17:18 2h 50m, 2 change Cardiff Central	20:08 Paris	Find Tickets

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How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Hackney Downs

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Cardiff and Hackney Downs on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.

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