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How to get fromLondon City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downsby train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downs by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Hackney Centraltrain train Stratford
    26 min
    £4–9

  2. Drive 7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downscar car 7.6 mi
    20 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 473 bus, line 308 bus

    1. Take the bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Stationbus bus 473
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus bus 308
    58 min
    £4–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downstaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    20 min
    £100–130

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Hackney Downsrideshare rideshare 7.6 mi
    20 min

  6. Train, line 425 bus

    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Kenninghall Roadbus bus 425
    1h 6m
    £4–5

  7. Line 473 bus, line 425 bus

    1. Take the bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Stationbus bus 473
    2. Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Kenninghall Roadbus bus 425
    1h 19m
    £4–26

London City Airport (LCY) to Hackney Downs by train

Calendar1061Weekly Trains
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.4 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Hackney Downs, England?

You can take a train from London City Airport to Hackney Central via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford (London) in around 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Lea Bridge Roundabout via Stratford Bus Station and Stratford City Bus Station in around 58 min.

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