The average train between Manchester and Downham Market takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Manchester and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Downham Market? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Manchester to Downham Market train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Downham Market train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Manchester to Downham Market train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Downham Market is 200.2 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Downham Market via Doncaster, Peterborough, and Ely in around 4h 8m.