Hackney Downs live departures
Next trains leaving Hackney Downs (HAC), 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 Downs live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHAC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.5487, -0.0601
- Nearest stationHackney Central (0.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-253,015,486
- GB rank179th busiest
- Managed byLondon Overground
About this board
Hackney Downs is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HAC. 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 Downs handled 3,015,486 passenger entries and exits, ranking 179th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street (1,031,678 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Hackney Downs usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Hackney Downs
Hackney Downs station FAQs
What is the station code for Hackney Downs?
The three-letter CRS code for Hackney Downs is HAC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Hackney Downs 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 Downs itself.
How busy is Hackney Downs station?
Hackney Downs recorded 3,015,486 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 179th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street.
Which stations are closest to Hackney Downs?
The nearest station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away in a straight line. London Fields (0.8 km) and Dalston Kingsland (1 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.