The cheapest and fastest trains from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
6 m
Average duration
6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Highbury & Islington (HHY) 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 Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Highbury & Islington (HHY) for Hackney Central (HKC) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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 Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 3 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
36m Average total duration Fastest 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y33629+ G17148 | Delayed 00:12 00:12Highbury & Islington (HHY) | 0h58 | 01:10 Hackney Downs (HAC) | 1 change | |
Tube from Highbury & Islington to Tottenham Hale+ Y83901 | On time 05:34 Highbury & Islington (HHY) | 0h35 | 06:09 Hackney Downs (HAC) | 1 change | |
Tube from Highbury & Islington to Seven Sisters+ G17296 | On time 05:39 Highbury & Islington (HHY) | 0h36 | 06:15 Hackney Downs (HAC) | 1 change | |
Tube from Highbury & Islington to Seven Sisters+ G16633 | On time 05:54 Highbury & Islington (HHY) | 0h36 | 06:30 Hackney Downs (HAC) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 07:24 |
Train companies: London Public Transportation (3), London Overground from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC) trainsLondon Public Transportation (3), London Overground trains will get you between Highbury & Islington (HHY) and Hackney Central (HKC) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Highbury & Islington (HHY) to Hackney Central (HKC) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Highbury & Islington (HHY) and Hackney Central (HKC)
- Type of shops available: Yes, Newsagent at the entrance
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free access is available via lifts between the ticket hall and London Overground platforms. Great Northern services and the Victoria line do not have step-free access
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including daily and weekly Travelcards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Onward travel information: Please see TfL's interactive map for details of bus routes and destinations served.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Holloway Road
- Metro: Victoria Line
- Type of shops available: Yes, Newsagent at the entrance
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free access is available via lifts between the ticket hall and London Overground platforms. Great Northern services and the Victoria line do not have step-free access
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including daily and weekly Travelcards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Onward travel information: Please see TfL's interactive map for details of bus routes and destinations served.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Holloway Road
- Metro: Victoria Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 10:0013:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:15 - 16:00
- Car Park: Amhurst Road
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to ticket office and Platform 2 (eastbound) only. Access to Platform 1 (westbound) is via footbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket machine is accessible to wheelchair users
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop T in Amhurst Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop K in Amhurst Road for westbound services to Camden Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 10:0013:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:15 - 16:00
- Car Park: Amhurst Road
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to ticket office and Platform 2 (eastbound) only. Access to Platform 1 (westbound) is via footbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket machine is accessible to wheelchair users
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop T in Amhurst Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop K in Amhurst Road for westbound services to Camden Road
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