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Waterloo Station to Hackney Downs (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waterloo Station and Hackney Downs (Station) takes 58 min and the fastest bus takes 33 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Hackney Downs (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

58 min
Duration
7 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Line 59 bus, line 56 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to St. Bartholomews Hospitalbus bus 59
  2. Take the bus from St. Bartholomews Hospital to Hackney Downs Stationbus bus 56
53 min
£4–5

Waterloo Station to Hackney Downs (Station) bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Waterloo Station and Hackney Downs (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Hackney Downs (Station) at 3:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London48 min • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London48 min • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London48 min • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London48 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station to Hackney Downs (Station)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 6.7 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Hackney Downs (Station), England?

You can take a bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Hackney Downs Station via St. Bartholomews Hospital in around 53 min.

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