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Cardiff to Hackney Downs train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:34

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival station

Hackney Downs

Journey time

2h 40m

Distance

135 miles

Price

PKR 11,451.89*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
18:18 2h 49m, 2 change Cardiff Central	21:07 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
19:18 2h 49m, 2 change Cardiff Central	22:07 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
20:18 2h 49m, 2 change Cardiff Central	23:07 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
21:20 2h 50m, 2 change Cardiff Central	00:10 +1 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
21:30 8h 15m, 2 change Cardiff Central	05:45 +1 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
23:30 7h 45m, 3 change Cardiff Central	07:15 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

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How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Hackney Downs

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

Group travel deals

Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Cardiff to Hackney Downs more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.

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.

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Cardiff and Hackney Downs 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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