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Hackney to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:56
Last train
Last train
22:35
Departure city
Departure city
Hackney
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
2h 34m
Distance
Distance
135 miles
Price
Price
$40.78*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, London Overground, CrossCountry

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18:58
2h 40m, 2 change
Hackney Wick
21:38
Cardiff Central
London OvergroundElizabeth line
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19:56
2h 51m, 2 change
Hackney Downs
22:47
Cardiff Central
London OvergroundElizabeth line
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20:56
2h 50m, 2 change
Hackney Downs
23:46
Cardiff Central
London OvergroundElizabeth line
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21:56
3h 11m, 2 change
Hackney Downs
01:07
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Cardiff Central
London OvergroundElizabeth line
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22:35
7h 46m, 3 change
Hackney Wick
06:21
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Paris
London OvergroundElizabeth line
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Hackney and Cardiff 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.
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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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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 Hackney to Cardiff when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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