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How to get fromBrixton to Hackney Downsby subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brixton to Hackney Downs by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Brixton station to Seven Sisters stationsubway subway Victoria
    39 min
    £10–40

  2. Drive 8.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brixton to Hackney Downscar car 8.3 mi
    26 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Loughborough Junction Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rectory Roadtrain train London Liverpool Street - Enfield Town / ...
    59 min
    £5–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brixton to Hackney Downstaxi taxi 8.3 mi
    26 min
    £110–140

  5. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station to Procter Streetbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Roadbus bus N38
    1h 20m
    £3–6

  6. Line 159 bus, line 73 bus

    1. Take the bus from Villa Road to Oxford Circus Stationbus bus 159 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station to Stoke Newington Commonbus bus 73
    1h 45m
    £3–5

Brixton to Hackney Downs by subway and train

Calendar575Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Brixton, England and Hackney Downs, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Brixton station to Seven Sisters station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road via Procter Street and Red Lion Square in around 1h 20m.

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