The average train between Bedford and Downham Market takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Downham Market. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Downham Market station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Bedford to Downham Market train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Downham Market train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Downham Market station.
Book your Bedford to Downham Market train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Bedford and Downham Market is 77.4 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Downham Market via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 39m.