The average train between Manchester and Downham Market takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 3 hours between Manchester and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Downham Market station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Manchester to Downham Market train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Downham Market train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Manchester to Downham Market train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Great Northern.
The distance between Manchester and Downham Market is 200.2 km. The road distance is 290 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ely every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 36m.