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Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs train route details
First train
05:07
Last train
23:34
Journey time
2h 40m
Distance
217 km
Price
€31.28*
What are the next train times from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs?
Discover all upcoming Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:07 Cardiff Central | 08:08 Hackney Downs |   | Find Tickets |
05:54 Cardiff Central | 08:37 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
06:24 Cardiff Central | 09:07 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
06:51 Cardiff Central | 09:45 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
07:23 Cardiff Central | 10:07 Hackney Downs | | Find Tickets |
07:49 Cardiff Central | 10:37 Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs
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Group travel deals
If you are travelling 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 travelling from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Book in advance
Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
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Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Return train tickets
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