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Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs train route details

First train
05:07

Last train
23:30

Journey time
2h 40m

Distance
217 km

Price
RUB 3,175.37*
What are the next train times from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Cardiff Central 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
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
17:50 Cardiff Central | 20:37 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
18:18 Cardiff Central | 21:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
19:18 Cardiff Central | 22:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
20:18 Cardiff Central | 23:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
21:20 Cardiff Central | 00:25 +1Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
21:30 Cardiff Central | 05:45 +1Paris | ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs

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Group travel deals
Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.

Travel during Off-Peak train times
We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling 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.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
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Season tickets
Offering unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, or annual options, these tickets can help you save around a third on train fares

Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations

Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets suit travellers who commute a few days a week, offering 8 days of unlimited travel in a 28-day period—which often works out cheaper than buying tickets on an individual daily basis
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