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Reading to Hackney train route details
First train
04:35
Last train
23:52
Journey time
1h 7m
Distance
41 miles
Price
£22.00*
What are the next train times from Reading to Hackney?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Reading to Hackney happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
02:24 Reading | 05:45 Hackney Downs |   | Find Tickets |
03:14 Reading | 06:59 Hackney Central |  | Find Tickets |
03:34 Reading | 07:13 Hackney Central |  | Find Tickets |
03:54 Reading | 06:05 Hackney Downs |  | Find Tickets |
04:14 Reading | 07:22 Hackney Central | | Find Tickets |
04:35 Reading | 06:27 Paris |  | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Hackney from Reading this week
Typical ticket prices between Reading and Hackney are around £22.00, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Hackney
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Season tickets for frequent travellers
Regular commuters travelling between Reading and Hackney - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
Book in advance
Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Reading to Hackney. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
Anytime tickets
With no time restrictions, Anytime tickets allow travel throughout the entire day. They're a great option if you require maximum flexibility or aren't sure exactly when you'll be travelling.
First Class tickets
First Class tickets offer a more premium travel experience, typically including wider seats, extra space, quieter coaches, and complimentary refreshments on many services for added comfort
Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets suit travellers who commute a few days a week, offering 8 days of unlimited travel in a 28-day period—which often works out cheaper than buying tickets on an individual daily basis
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.