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Hackney Downs to Reading Train Route Details

First train

05:28

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Hackney Downs

Arrival city

Reading

Journey time

1h 14m

Distance

41 miles

Price

QAR 111.00*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, London Overground, Great Western Railway

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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
10:56 1h 15m, 2 change Hackney Downs	12:11 Reading	Find Tickets
10:57 1h 19m, 2 change Hackney Downs	12:16 Reading	Find Tickets
10:58 2h 13m, 1 change Hackney Downs	13:11 Reading	Find Tickets
11:11 1h 17m, 2 change Hackney Downs	12:28 Reading	Find Tickets
11:11 1h 29m, 1 change Hackney Downs	12:40 Reading	Find Tickets
11:18 1h 19m, 2 change Hackney Downs	12:37 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Reading

Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading
39 Christchurch Rd
8.3/10
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Ibis Reading Centre
25A Friar St
8.7/10
127 review
Premier Inn Reading Central
Letcombe St
8.4/10
51 review
Easyhotel Reading
132-138 Caversham Rd
7.2/10
129 review
Garner Hotel READING CITY CENTRE by IHG
4-8 Duke St
8.0/10
22 review
Pentahotel Reading
Oxford Rd
8.7/10
122 review
Malmaison Reading
18-20 Station Rd
8.8/10
113 review
Holiday Inn READING - WEST by IHG
Padworth Ln, Bath Rd, Reading
8.2/10
107 review

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How to book cheap train tickets from Hackney Downs to Reading

Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Hackney Downs and Reading on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Group travel deals

If you are traveling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make traveling from Hackney Downs to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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