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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 27 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
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 £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC), including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
5:161h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:38Hackney Central (HKC)£351One-way0 changes- 4:411h43Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:24Hackney Central (HKC)£351One-way0 changes
6:131h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:35Hackney Central (HKC)£351One-way0 changes- 5:061h21Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:27Hackney Central (HKC)£361One-way0 changes
- 5:061h21Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:27Hackney Central (HKC)£361One-way0 changes
- 6:131h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:35Hackney Central (HKC)£351One-way0 changes
- 5:161h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:38Hackney Central (HKC)£351One-way0 changes
- 4:411h43Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:24Hackney Central (HKC)£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 44 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC):
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Hackney Central (HKC) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 29m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h43 | 6:24 Hackney Central (HKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h21 | 6:27 Hackney Central (HKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 6:38 Hackney Central (HKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h22 | 7:35 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 3 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 07:27. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 57m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 4:19 |
Last train 7:27 |
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Train companies: Southern, Tube, Thameslink, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) trainsSouthern, Tube, Thameslink, Gatwick Express 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
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