What is the cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station?

The cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station is to bus which costs £1 - £20 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station?

The fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £65 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney Downs and King's Cross Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane and arriving at Kings Cross / Caledonian Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney Downs and King's Cross Station?

No, there is no direct train from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station station. However, there are services departing from Rectory Road and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station via Seven Sisters station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station?

The distance between Hackney Downs and King's Cross Station is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station without a car?

The best way to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station bus from?

Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station train from?

Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Rectory Road station.

Where does the Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station bus arrive?

Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Kings Cross / Caledonian Road station.

Where does the Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station train arrive?

Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Seven Sisters station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station?

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Where can I stay near King's Cross Station?

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Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Rectory Road to Seven Sisterstrain London Liverpool Street - Enfield Town / ...
2. Take the subway from Seven Sisters station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Victoria
21 min
£6–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to Kings Cross / Caledonian Roadbus 30
36 min
£1–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Stationtaxi 4.7 mi
16 min
£65–85
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney Downs to King's Cross Stationwalk 3.8 mi
1h 13m

Hackney Downs to King's Cross Station by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Hackney Downs, England and King's Cross Station, England?

Metroline Travel operates a bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to Kings Cross / Caledonian Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 30 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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