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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Hackney Central (HKC) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 44 km
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W59934+ Tube from London Victoria to Highbury & Islington+ P51547 | On time 06:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 07:28 Hackney Central (HKC) | 2 changes | |
W57867+ G24390+P53143 | On time 06:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h23 | 07:29 Hackney Central (HKC) | 2 changes | |
| G84440+G24399+P52001 | On time 06:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h21 | 07:37 Hackney Central (HKC) | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 05:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h40 | 07:00 Hackney Central (HKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h14 | 07:49 Hackney Central (HKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:45, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 02:45 |
Last train 20:42 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Hackney Central (HKC) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hackney Central (HKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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