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Great Shelford to Hackney Downs train prices and times

Looking to travel from Great Shelford to Hackney Downs? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £30.80, with average prices for this route around £30.80.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
19:25 1h 25m, No direct Shelford (Cambs)	20:50 Hackney Downs		Find Tickets
19:31 1h 51m, No direct Shelford (Cambs)	21:22 Hackney Downs	London Overground	Find Tickets
20:25 1h 25m, No direct Shelford (Cambs)	21:50 Hackney Downs		Find Tickets
21:25 1h 25m, No direct Shelford (Cambs)	22:50 Hackney Downs		Find Tickets
22:25 1h 25m, No direct Shelford (Cambs)	23:50 Hackney Downs		Find Tickets
22:55 1h 22m, No direct Shelford (Cambs)	00:17 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Great Shelford to Hackney Downs train route details

First train

05:36

Last train

22:55

Departure station

Great Shelford

Arrival station

Hackney Downs

Journey time

1h 16m

Distance

43 miles

Price

£30.80*

Train Operators

London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Great Shelford to Hackney Downs

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Great Shelford to Hackney Downs during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Great Shelford to Hackney Downs, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Great Shelford to Hackney Downs ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Great Shelford to Hackney Downs more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Great Shelford to Hackney Downs 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 tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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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.

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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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