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Cardiff to Hackney train route details

First train
First train
05:07
Last train
Last train
23:34
Departure city
Departure city
Cardiff
Arrival city
Arrival city
Hackney
Journey time
Journey time
2h 37m
Distance
Distance
135 miles
Price
Price
€34.65*
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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Ticket prices for Cardiff to Hackney typically cost around €34.65, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
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Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Cardiff to Hackney. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
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