The average train between Hackney Downs (Station) and Chelsea takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Hackney Downs (Station) to Chelsea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Hackney Downs (Station) and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackney Downs (Station) is at 1:57 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hackney Downs (Station) to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Hackney Downs (Station) station and arriving at Chelsea station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Hackney Downs (Station) to Chelsea train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Downs station.
Hackney Downs (Station) to Chelsea train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at South Kensington station.
The distance between Hackney Downs (Station) and Chelsea is 10.1 km. The road distance is 13 km.
There is no direct connection from Hackney Downs (Station) to Chelsea. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street station, then take the subway to South Kensington station.