The average train between Chelmsford and Downham Market takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Downham Market station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Chelmsford to Downham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Downham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Downham Market station.
Book your Chelmsford to Downham Market train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Downham Market is 96.6 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Downham Market via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 42m.