Where to meet between Hackney and Shepherd's Bush
FairWhere ranked pubs and meeting spots by journey fairness for someone starting near Hackney Central and someone near Shepherd's Bush - not the geographic midpoint.
Computed 30 Jul 2026Assumed depart weekday 18:30Mode: Best Blend
Fairest pick for this pair
The Grafton Arms
The Grafton Arms keeps both journeys close (42 min from Hackney, 42 min from Shepherd's Bush) - a 0-minute gap.
89
FairWhere Score
42 / 42 min
Hackney → / Shepherd's Bush →
0 min
Gap
Top venues for this pair - times are door-to-gate estimates, not live disruption.
| # | Venue | From Hackney | From Shepherd's Bush | Gap | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grafton Arms | 42 min | 42 min | 0 | 1 / 1 |
| 2 | The Newman Arms | 42 min | 42 min | 0 | 1 / 1 |
| 3 | Lore of the Land | 43 min | 42 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 4 | The Sherlock Holmes | 43 min | 44 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 5 | The Ship & Shovell | 43 min | 44 min | 1 | 1 / 1 |
| 6 | The College Arms | 41 min | 43 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 7 | The Crown & Anchor | 41 min | 43 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 8 | The Exmouth Arms | 41 min | 43 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
How these numbers are produced → How FairWhere works · FairPath accuracy · Fairness Index.
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FAQ
- Where should people from Hackney and Shepherd's Bush meet?
- The Grafton Arms currently ranks fairest on FairWhere: about 42 minutes from Hackney and 42 from Shepherd's Bush (gap 0 minutes). This uses journey fairness, not the geographic midpoint.
- Is this the geographic midpoint?
- No. FairWhere compares door-to-door transit estimates for both origins and ranks venues so travel burden stays balanced across the pair.
- Are the travel times guaranteed?
- No. Times are planning estimates (FairPath / published heuristic). Confirm with live TfL or your usual app before you travel. See FairPath accuracy and How FairWhere works.