The average train between York and Downham Market takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Downham Market station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
York to Downham Market train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Downham Market train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ely station.
Book your York to Downham Market train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Downham Market is 179.2 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from York to Downham Market via Peterborough and Ely in around 2h 55m.