The average train between Bristol and Downham Market takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 Bristol and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Downham Market station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Bristol to Downham Market train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Downham Market train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Downham Market station.
Book your Bristol to Downham Market train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Bristol and Downham Market is 240.1 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Downham Market via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 48m.