The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Hackney Downs takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downs. 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 London City Airport (LCY) and Hackney Downs. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Hackney Downs at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford DLR Station and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

27 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downs. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Hackney Downs station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downs train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downs train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Hackney Central station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Hackney Downs is 9.8 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a train from London City Airport to Hackney Central via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford (London) in around 26 min.