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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hackney Downsby train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Seven Sisters stationsubway subway Victoria
    1h 5m
    £21–58

  2. Bus, line 308 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus bus Uk066
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus bus 308
    2h
    £6–8

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Hackney Downsrideshare rideshare 35.7 mi
    1h 13m
    £16–21

  4. Drive 35.7 mi

    1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hackney Downscar car 35.7 mi
    1h 13m
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hackney Downstaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    1h 13m
    £450–550

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Finsbury Parktrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    2. Take the bus from Finsbury Park /Blackstock Road to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus bus 253 / ...
    1h 11m
    £17–47

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junctiontrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Dalston Kingslandtrain train Clapham Junction - Stratford
    1h 40m
    £27–61

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hackney Downs by train and subway

Calendar575Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Hackney Downs, England?

You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Lea Bridge Roundabout via Stratford City Bus Station in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Muir Road via Clapham Junction, Dalston Kingsland, and Dalston Kingsland Station in around 1h 40m.

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