The average train between Chesterfield and Downham Market takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Chesterfield 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 every 2 hours between Chesterfield and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Downham Market station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Chesterfield to Downham Market train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Downham Market train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Chesterfield to Downham Market train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Great Northern.
The distance between Chesterfield and Downham Market is 140.1 km. The road distance is 202 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Chesterfield to Ely every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m.