What is the cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington?

The cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington is to train which costs £1 - £5 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington?

The fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington is to train which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney Downs and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane and arriving at Islington Town Hall. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney Downs and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hackney Central and arriving at Highbury & Islington. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Hackney Downs to Islington?

The distance between Hackney Downs and Islington is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Hackney Downs to Islington?

The train from Hackney Central to Highbury & Islington takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs to Islington bus from?

Hackney Downs to Islington bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs to Islington train from?

Hackney Downs to Islington train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.

Train or bus from Hackney Downs to Islington?

The best way to get from Hackney Downs to Islington is to train which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Hackney Downs to Islington bus arrive?

Hackney Downs to Islington bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Islington Town Hall station.

Where does the Hackney Downs to Islington train arrive?

Hackney Downs to Islington train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Highbury & Islington station.

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

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Hackney Downs to Islington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Hackney Downs to Islington by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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best
1. Take the train from Hackney Central to Highbury & Islingtontrain Stratford
6 min
£1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to Islington Town Hallbus 30
16 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Downs to Islingtontaxi 3.6 mi
12 min
£55–70
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney Downs to Islingtonwalk 2.5 mi
48 min

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

London Overground operates a train from Hackney Central to Highbury & Islington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to Islington Town Hall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 16 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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