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Cardiff to Hackney train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:34

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival city

Hackney

Journey time

2h 37m

Distance

135 miles

Price

SAR 153.18*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
11:50 2h 42m, 2 change Cardiff Central	14:32 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
12:18 2h 45m, 2 change Cardiff Central	15:03 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
12:50 2h 42m, 2 change Cardiff Central	15:32 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
13:18 2h 46m, 2 change Cardiff Central	16:04 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
13:50 2h 42m, 2 change Cardiff Central	16:32 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
14:18 2h 38m, 2 change Cardiff Central	16:56 Paris	Find Tickets

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Cardiff to Hackney when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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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