What is the cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo is to line 393 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £85 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney Downs and London Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Upper Clapton Road / Brooke Road and arriving at Camden Town Station / Bayham Street station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney Downs and London Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hackney Central and arriving at Camden Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Hackney Downs to London Zoo?

The distance between Hackney Downs and London Zoo is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £3 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo?

The train from Hackney Central to Camden Road takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs to London Zoo bus from?

Hackney Downs to London Zoo bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Upper Clapton Road / Brooke Road station.

Where do I catch the Hackney Downs to London Zoo train from?

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

Train or bus from Hackney Downs to London Zoo?

The best way to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo is to train which takes 36 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 253 bus via ZSL London Zoo, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Hackney Downs to London Zoo bus arrive?

Hackney Downs to London Zoo bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pratt Street station.

Where does the Hackney Downs to London Zoo train arrive?

Hackney Downs to London Zoo train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Camden Road station.

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There are 6 ways to get from Hackney Downs to London Zoo by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hackney Central to Camden Roadtrain Stratford
36 min
£3–8
Line 253 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upper Clapton Road / Brooke Road to Camden Town Station / Bayham Streetbus 253
58 min
£1–3
Line 253 bus via ZSL London Zoo
1. Take the bus from Upper Clapton Road / Brooke Road to Pratt Streetbus N253 / ...
58 min
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Downs to London Zootaxi 6.2 mi
21 min
£85–110
Walk
1. Take the walk from Hackney Downs to London Zoowalk 5.4 mi
1h 43m
Line 393 bus
1. Take the bus from Upper Clapton Road / Brooke Road to Chalk Farm Road / Morrisonsbus 393
1h 27m
£2

Hackney Downs to London Zoo by bus and foot

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Distance: 4.9 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Hackney Downs, England and London Zoo, England?

London Overground operates a train from Hackney Central to Camden Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Upper Clapton Road / Brooke Road to Pratt Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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