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How to get fromHackney Downs to Tate Modernby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Hackney Downs to Tate Modern by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Streettrain train Hertford East - London Liverpool Street / ...
    33 min
    £8–17

  2. Line 76 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to St Pauls Churchyardbus bus 76
    45 min
    £1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackney Downs to Tate Moderntaxi taxi 5.6 mi
    19 min
    £80–100

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Hackney Downs to Tate Modernwalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m

  5. Line 488 bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Muir Road to Dalston Junction Stationbus bus 488
    2. Take the train from Dalston Junction to Whitechapeltrain train
    3. Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Blackfriars stationsubway subway
    44 min
    £6–8

  6. Line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lea Bridge Roundabout to St. Paul's Stationbus bus 56
    52 min
    £2

Hackney Downs to Tate Modern by bus and foot

Calendar1638Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Hackney Downs, England and Tate Modern, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 8 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Manse Road to St Pauls Churchyard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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