The average train between Bolton and Downham Market takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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 Bolton and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Downham Market station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Bolton to Downham Market train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Downham Market train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Bolton to Downham Market train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Downham Market is 217 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Downham Market via Manchester Piccadilly, Doncaster, Peterborough, and Ely in around 5h 12m.