Hackney Central live departures
Next trains leaving Hackney Central (HKC), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Hackney Central live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHKC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.5468, -0.0559
- Nearest stationHackney Downs (0.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-255,316,954
- GB rank96th busiest
- Managed byLondon Overground
About this board
Hackney Central is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HKC. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Hackney Central handled 5,316,954 passenger entries and exits, ranking 96th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Highbury and Islington (1,728,158 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Hackney Central usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Hackney Central station FAQs
What is the station code for Hackney Central?
The three-letter CRS code for Hackney Central is HKC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Hackney Central departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Hackney Central itself.
How busy is Hackney Central station?
Hackney Central recorded 5,316,954 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 96th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Highbury and Islington.
Which stations are closest to Hackney Central?
The nearest station is Hackney Downs, about 0.4 km away in a straight line. London Fields (0.6 km) and Homerton (1.2 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.