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Reading to Hackney Central train route details

First train
04:35

Last train
23:52

Journey time
1h 12m

Distance
41 miles

Price
SAR 115.14*
What are the next train times from Reading to Hackney Central?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Reading to Hackney Central 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 |
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17:02 Reading | 18:19 Hackney Central | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
17:05 Reading | 18:25 Hackney Central | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
17:09 Reading | 19:13 Hackney Central | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
17:12 Reading | 18:32 Hackney Central | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
17:20 Reading | 18:39 Hackney Central | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
17:26 Reading | 18:49 Paris | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Hackney Central

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.

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.

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.

Book in advance
Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Reading to Hackney Central when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Typically available up to 12 weeks before departure, they offer the most economical option for those looking to save on travel

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Offers lower fares and greater flexibility when you avoid travelling during busy weekday periods

Return train tickets
Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route

Season tickets
With weekly, monthly, and annual versions, these tickets provide unlimited travel between two stations and typically reduce fares by about 1/3
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.












