Trains to Hackney Downs
Avanti West Coast
London North Eastern Railway
Hackney Downs is a northeast London station on the London Overground line, and is in Travelcard Zone 2. It dates back to 1872, although nothing remains of the original structure - the ticket hall was rebuilt in the 1980s, and the platforms' wooden roof was replaced with a metal one. Ticket barriers were installed in 2011, and since 2015 the station has been linked to the Hackney Central interchange via a covered walkway.
The 'Downs' in the station name refers to a 40-acre green space just to the north. Opened to the public in 1884, today it's a very modern park with four tennis courts, a football pitch, a bowling green, two basketball courts and a pavilion. It was awarded Green Flag status in 2008. The surrounding area is a vibrant part of London packed with small independent cafes, restaurants and bars. Highlights include the Hackney Picturehouse, a popular cinema showing both blockbusters and arthouse films.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
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Facilities
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WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Hackney Downs' entrance is on Dalston Lane, and leads into a concourse with a ticket counter and a ticket machine. Platforms are on a higher level than the ticket hall, and are accessed via steps from a central subway. Platform 4 (Enfield Town, Hertford East and Cheshunt) is nearest the ticket hall, followed by platforms 2 (Chingford) and 3 (London Liverpool Street). At the far end is platform 4 (also London Liverpool Street). There is no step-free access to platforms.
Departures and arrivals from Hackney Downs
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Liverpool Street | London Overground | 07:21 | 1 | Late |
| to London Liverpool Street | London Overground | 07:23 | 3 | Late |
| to Enfield Town | London Overground | 07:24 | 4 | Late |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 07:26 | 1 | On time |
| to Chingford | London Overground | 07:27 | 4 | Late |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Cheshunt | London Overground | 07:22 | 3 | Late |
| from London Liverpool Street | London Overground | 07:23 | 4 | Late |
| from London Liverpool Street | London Overground | 07:26 | 4 | Late |
| from Hertford East | Greater Anglia | 07:26 | 1 | On time |
| from London Liverpool Street | London Overground | 07:30 | 4 | On time |
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