What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central is to line 55 bus which costs £2 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central?

The fastest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester Square Station and Hackney Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gerrard Place / Chinatown and arriving at Royal Oak Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Leicester Square Station and Hackney Central?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester Square Station station to Hackney Central. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Hackney Downs via Holborn station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central?

The distance between Leicester Square Station and Hackney Central is 5 miles.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central bus from?

Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Gerrard Place / Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central train from?

Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Holborn station.

Where does the Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central bus arrive?

Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Oak Road station.

Where does the Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central train arrive?

Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool Street station.

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Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central without a car is to subway and train which takes 20 min and costs £2 - £15.

Q: How long does it take to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central?

It takes approximately 20 min to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central by subway, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Holborn station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Central
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downstrain London Liverpool Street - Chingford / ...
20 min
£3–15
Line 38 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Royal Oak Roadbus 38 / ...
46 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Centraltaxi 4.9 mi
16 min
£70–85
Walk
1. Take the foot from Leicester Square Station to Hackney Centralwalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m
Line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to St Thomas's Squarebus 55 / ...
47 min
£2

Leicester Square Station to Hackney Central by subway and train

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Leicester Square Station, Greater London, England and Hackney Central, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Royal Oak Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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