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Hackney Downs Station live Overground departures

Zone 2 · Weaver

LIVE departures · updated just now
Station disruption reported
Hackney Downs: 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.

Live departures from Hackney Downs Station

Weaver line departures

Good Service
Towards CheshuntPlat 4
Cheshunt92 min
Towards London Liverpool StreetPlat 1
London Liverpool Street51 min
London Liverpool Street66 min

Live line status at Hackney Downs Station

Reliability at Hackney Downs Station (last 30 days)

73.0%
Good Service across lines here
Network ranking
273rd of 420
across all stations we track
Worst day in last 30
29 Jul
6,128 mins of station-level disruption
Step-free uptime (90d)
94.8%
2 lift outages in window

Most reliable line here: Weaver at 73.0%.

Recent disruption on lines serving Hackney Downs Station

Severe-status incidents on lines through Hackney Downs Station in the last:

27 days 1730 days 5590 days

Full reliability history: Weaver

Stations near Hackney Downs Station

Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.

Hackney Downs Station platform depth

0m

at street level - this is a surface station

Street level

Hackney Downs Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.

About Hackney Downs Station

Station overview

Lines
Modes
London Overground
Facilities
Ticket HallsWiFiHelp PointsPayphones

Location

Zone
Zone 2
Address
Dalston Lane, Hackney, Greater London
Postcode
E8 1LA
● Not step-free

Accessibility

Hackney Downs Station is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide. Access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Hackney Central (5 min walk).

Check TfL's accessibility guide before travelling. Get free step-free disruption alerts for elsewhere on the network.

Identifier

NAPTAN
910GHAKNYNM
Data sources

Common questions about Hackney Downs Station

What fare zone is Hackney Downs in?

Hackney Downs is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.

Which lines serve Hackney Downs?

Hackney Downs Station is served by the Weaver line. Current status: Weaver (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.

What's the address of Hackney Downs?

Hackney Downs is at Dalston Lane, Hackney, Greater London, E8 1LA. See the About section for full location details.

Is Hackney Downs step-free?

No. Hackney Downs is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide - access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Hackney Central (5 min walk). Get free step-free disruption alerts for lifts elsewhere on the network.

Which stations are near Hackney Downs?

The closest alternative stations to Hackney Downs are Hackney Central (5 min walk), London Fields (10 min walk), Dalston Junction (12 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

Is Hackney Downs open now?

Disruption reported at Hackney Downs right now. Hackney Downs: 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 Downs had delays recently?

Lines through Hackney Downs have logged 17 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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