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Cardiff to Hackney train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:30

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival city

Hackney

Journey time

2h 37m

Distance

216 km

Price

IDR 690,158*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Cardiff to Hackney?

Discover all upcoming Cardiff to Hackney 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

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
05:07 3h 1m, 2 change Cardiff Central	08:08 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
05:54 2h 39m, 2 change Cardiff Central	08:33 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
06:24 2h 37m, 2 change Cardiff Central	09:01 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
06:51 2h 43m, 2 change Cardiff Central	09:34 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
07:23 2h 38m, 2 change Cardiff Central	10:01 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
07:49 2h 43m, 2 change Cardiff Central	10:32 Paris	Find Tickets

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