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Hackney Downs to Cambridge train route details

First train
First train
07:00
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure station
Departure station
Hackney Downs
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cambridge
Journey time
Journey time
1h 43m
Distance
Distance
46 miles
Price
Price
€26.95*
Train Operators
Train Operators
London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

What are the next train times from Hackney Downs to Cambridge?

Discover all upcoming Hackney Downs to Cambridge 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
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09:36
2h 1m, 2 change
Hackney Downs
11:37
Cambridge
London OvergroundThameslink
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10:06
1h 44m, 1 change
Hackney Downs
11:50
Cambridge
London OvergroundThameslink
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10:30
1h 44m, 1 change
Hackney Downs
12:14
Cambridge
Greater AngliaGreat Northern
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10:37
2h, 2 change
Hackney Downs
12:37
Cambridge
London OvergroundThameslink
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11:07
1h 43m, 1 change
Hackney Downs
12:50
Cambridge
London OvergroundThameslink
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11:30
1h 44m, 1 change
Hackney Downs
13:14
Paris
Greater AngliaGreat Northern
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Explore the cheapest prices to Cambridge from Hackney Downs this week
Fares from Hackney Downs to Cambridge usually average around €26.95, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
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Sun1Mar
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€35.17
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Wed4Mar
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How to book cheap train tickets from Hackney Downs to Cambridge

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Hackney Downs and Cambridge 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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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.
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Split Tickets discount

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

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