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Cardiff to Hackney Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Hackney, starting from IDR 682,294 and averaging IDR 682,294. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 55m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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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 to Hackney Train Route Details

First train

08:50

Last train

23:11

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival city

Hackney

Journey time

3h 55m

Distance

216 km

Price

IDR 682,294*

Train operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff 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 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 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 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Hackney ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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.

Cardiff to Hackney train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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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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Cardiff to Hackney Train prices and times

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