Hackney Central Station live Overground departures
Zone 2 · Mildmay
Live departures from Hackney Central Station
Mildmay line departures
Good ServiceLive line status at Hackney Central Station
Reliability at Hackney Central Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Mildmay at 65.9%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Hackney Central Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Hackney Central Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Mildmay
Stations near Hackney Central Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Hackney Central Station platform depth
at street level - this is a surface station
Street level
Hackney Central Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.
About Hackney Central Station
Station overview
Location
E8 1LLAccessibility
Step-free from street to all platforms via 2 lifts
What the symbols mean
- Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
- Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
- Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
- Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
- Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
- Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
- Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.
Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Identifier
910GHACKNYCData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
Common questions about Hackney Central Station
What fare zone is Hackney Central in?
Hackney Central is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Hackney Central?
Hackney Central Station is served by the Mildmay line. Current status: Mildmay (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Hackney Central?
Hackney Central is at off Amhurst Road, Hackney, Greater London, E8 1LL. See the About section for full location details.
Is Hackney Central step-free?
Yes - fully step-free. Step-free from street to all platforms via 2 lifts. Live disruption: Hackney Central: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available between Hackney Central and Hackney Downs (platform 1 towards Liverpool Street) due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 for further help. Check the live status before travelling. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Are there lifts at Hackney Central?
Yes - 2 standard-capacity lifts. Live lift status is shown above. Get notified when lifts go out of service.
Which stations are near Hackney Central?
The closest alternative stations to Hackney Central are Hackney Downs (5 min walk), London Fields (8 min walk), Homerton (11 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
Is Hackney Central open now?
Disruption reported at Hackney Central right now. Hackney Central: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available between Hackney Central and Hackney Downs (platform 1 towards Liverpool Street) due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 for further help. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has Hackney Central had delays recently?
Lines through Hackney Central have logged 69 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.
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