The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Hackney Downs (HAC) 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 44 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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 London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 44 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC)
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 50m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Hackney Downs (HAC) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Stansted Express
FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Hackney Downs (HAC) 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 Downs (HAC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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