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Cambridge to Hackney Downs Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cambridge to Hackney Downs? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £23.60, with average prices for this route around £23.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

DepartureArrivalOperator
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23:51
7h 47m, 1 change
Cambridge
07:38
+1
Hackney Downs
Great NorthernLondon Overground
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Cambridge to Hackney Downs Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:36
Last train
Last train
23:51
Departure city
Departure city
Cambridge
Arrival station
Arrival station
Hackney Downs
Journey time
Journey time
1h 19m
Distance
Distance
74 km
Price
Price
£23.60*
Train operators
Train operators
London Overground, CrossCountry, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Hackney Downs

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cambridge to Hackney Downs during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing off-peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge to Hackney Downs for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cambridge to Hackney Downs, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cambridge to Hackney Downs train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.