What is the cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs?

The fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Aldgate East and Hackney Downs?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldgate East and arriving at Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Aldgate East and Hackney Downs?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Liverpool Street and arriving at Rectory Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs?

The distance between Aldgate East and Hackney Downs is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs?

The train from London Liverpool Street to Rectory Road takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Hackney Downs bus from?

Aldgate East to Hackney Downs bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Aldgate East station.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Hackney Downs train from?

Aldgate East to Hackney Downs train services, operated by London Overground, depart from London Liverpool Street station.

Train or bus from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Aldgate East to Hackney Downs bus arrive?

Aldgate East to Hackney Downs bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs station.

Where does the Aldgate East to Hackney Downs train arrive?

Aldgate East to Hackney Downs train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Rectory Road station.

How do I get a train ticket from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs?

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There are 5 ways to get from Aldgate East to Hackney Downs by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rectory Roadtrain London Liverpool Street - Enfield Town / ...
23 min
£3–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Amhurst Road / Hackney Downsbus 242
29 min
£1–3
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rectory Roadtrain London Liverpool Street - Enfield Town / ...
26 min
£3–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aldgate East to Hackney Downstaxi 3.9 mi
13 min
£55–70
Walk
1. Take the foot from Aldgate East to Hackney Downswalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m

Aldgate East to Hackney Downs by foot and train

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Aldgate East, England and Hackney Downs, England?

London Overground operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Rectory Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–9 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Aldgate East to Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 29 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 10 minutes.

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