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Cardiff Central to Hackney train route details
First train
05:07
Last train
23:30
Journey time
2h 37m
Distance
135 miles
Price
€34.67*
What are the next train times from Cardiff Central to Hackney?
Discover all upcoming Cardiff Central to Hackney services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:07 Cardiff Central | 08:08 Hackney Downs |   | Find Tickets |
05:54 Cardiff Central | 08:33 Hackney Wick | | Find Tickets |
06:24 Cardiff Central | 09:01 Hackney Wick | | Find Tickets |
06:51 Cardiff Central | 09:34 Hackney Wick | | Find Tickets |
07:23 Cardiff Central | 10:01 Hackney Wick | | Find Tickets |
07:49 Cardiff Central | 10:32 Paris | | Find Tickets |
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Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
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