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Trains from Hackney Downs (HAC) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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31

train journeys
per day

134

miles (216 kms)

2hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

05:45 / 00:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

1

route

Trains from Hackney Downs (HAC) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Hackney Downs and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central is approximately 134 miles (216 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs.

London Overground, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Hackney Downs and Cardiff Central.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 34 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central

Journeys from Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:45
    2 hrs 54 mins2 changes
    08:39
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:13
    2 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    09:08
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:52
    2 hrs 44 mins2 changes
    09:36
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:18
    2 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    10:10
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:48
    2 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    10:36
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:18
    2 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    11:10
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:48
    2 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    11:36
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:21
    2 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    12:11
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:51
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    12:38
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:20
    2 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    13:17
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:50
    2 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    13:35
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:15
    2 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    14:06
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:50
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    14:37
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:20
    2 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    15:16
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:50
    2 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    15:35
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:20
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    16:07
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:50
    2 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    16:36
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:20
    2 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    17:09
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:51
    2 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    17:37
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:20
    2 hrs 43 mins2 changes
    18:03
    Hackney Downs
    Cardiff Central
    Hackney Downs to Cardiff Central

About Hackney Downs Station

Station name Hackney Downs (HAC)
AddressHackney Downs station, Dalston Lane, Hackney, Greater London, E8 1LA
Managed byLO

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 07:30 - 10:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
AddressCardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Hackney Downs and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Hackney Downs and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Hackney Downs and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:45, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:14.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Hackney Downs & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Hackney Downs and Cardiff Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Hackney Downs and Cardiff Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.