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Cardiff Central to Hackney Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Hackney? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as MYR 164.05, with average prices for this route around MYR 164.05.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
08:50 4h 36m, 2 change Cardiff Central	13:26 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
09:18 4h 8m, 3 change Cardiff Central	13:26 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
10:20 4h 10m, 2 change Cardiff Central	14:30 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
10:25 4h 5m, 3 change Cardiff Central	14:30 Hackney Downs	Find Tickets
11:20 4h 6m, 2 change Cardiff Central	15:26 Hackney Wick	Find Tickets
11:25 4h 1m, 3 change Cardiff Central	15:26 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff Central to Hackney Train Route Details

First train

08:50

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival city

Hackney

Journey time

3h 55m

Distance

217 km

Price

MYR 164.05*

Train operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Hackney

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Hackney can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Hackney 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

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 Cardiff Central to Hackney, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Hackney ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff Central to Hackney more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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

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