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How to get from Croydon to Hackney Downs by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Hackney Downs in Hackney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Hackney Downs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £10.55.

43min£10.55
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 388388
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Stratford City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 9
    Ride to train station Hackney Downs
    Ride to train station
    Hackney Downs
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Croydon to Hackney Downs in Hackney, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Hackney Downs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is £8.80.

49min£8.80
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 9
    Ride to train station Hackney Downs
    Ride to train station
    Hackney Downs
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Hackney Downs

The distance between Croydon, Hackney and Hackney Downs, Hackney is approximately 14.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Hackney Downs by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hackney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Hackney and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Bus Station (E1).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E3)

Public transport stations close to Hackney Downs, Hackney

Hackney Downs is located at Hackney Downs, Hackney and the nearest public transport station is Sandringham Road (C).

Tube stations close to Hackney Downs:

  • Bethnal Green

Train stations close to Hackney Downs:

  • Hackney Downs
  • Essex Road
  • Lea Bridge

Bus stations close to Hackney Downs:

  • Sandringham Road (C)
  • Sandringham Road (E)
  • Amhurst Road / Dalston Lane (P)

By train

To get from Croydon to Hackney Downs in Hackney, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Hackney Downs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is £8.80.

49min£8.80
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 9
    Ride to train station Hackney Downs
    Ride to train station
    Hackney Downs
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Hackney Downs?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 388, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to Hackney Downs?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Hackney Downs?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Hackney Downs?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from London Bridge station near Croydon in London to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Hackney Downs in Hackney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Hackney Downs by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in London and Hackney Downs in Hackney by train and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Hackney Downs?

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the London Bridge station near Croydon in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Hackney Downs?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge station, which is closest to Hackney Downs in Hackney.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Hackney Downs?

    The ride from Croydon to Hackney Downs costs £10.55.

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