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Cardiff to Hackney Downs Train Route Details

First train
05:14

Last train
20:22

Journey time
2h 44m

Distance
135 miles

Price
CAD 54.83*
What are the next train times from Cardiff to Hackney Downs?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Cardiff to Hackney Downs 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
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:14 Cardiff Central | 08:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:20 Cardiff Central | 09:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:48 Cardiff Central | 09:37 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:18 Cardiff Central | 10:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:50 Cardiff Central | 10:37 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:23 Cardiff Central | 11:07 Paris | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Hackney Downs

Group travel deals
If your party consists of 3 to 9 travelers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Cardiff to Hackney Downs more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.

Split Tickets discount
It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.

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.

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 Downs 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
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travelers

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Provides a more affordable and flexible way to travel by steering clear of weekday rush hours

Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen 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.










