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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Hackney Central (HKC) on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
6:13 AM1h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:35 AMHackney Central (HKC)$491One-way0 transfers
6:19 AM1h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:48 AMHackney Central (HKC)$491One-way0 transfers- 8:16 AM1h20Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:36 AMHackney Central (HKC)$491One-way0 transfers
- 8:16 AM1h20Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:36 AMHackney Central (HKC)$491One-way0 transfers
- 6:13 AM1h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:35 AMHackney Central (HKC)$491One-way0 transfers
- 6:19 AM1h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:48 AMHackney Central (HKC)$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m 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 bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Hackney Central (HKC) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€39) compared to roughly $34 (€27) 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 today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W59500+ G24389+ P52010 | 6:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h21 | 7:27 AM Hackney Central (HKC) | 2 transfers | |
| G83647+G24422+P52020 | 6:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h30 | 7:49 AM Hackney Central (HKC) | 2 transfers | |
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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 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 08:32. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 8:32 AM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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 $7 (€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: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
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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