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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
NZD 68.12*
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
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
10:18 Cardiff Central | 13:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
10:50 Cardiff Central | 13:38 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
11:18 Cardiff Central | 14:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
11:50 Cardiff Central | 14:37 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
12:18 Cardiff Central | 15:07 Hackney Downs | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
12:50 Cardiff Central | 15:37 Paris | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Hackney Downs

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.

Travel during Off-Peak train times
To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

Group travel deals
Traveling 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 traveling together.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travelers

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Offers lower fares and greater flexibility when you avoid traveling during busy weekday periods

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










