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How to get fromBirmingham to Downham Marketby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Downham Market by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    3h 15m
    £74–110

  2. Drive 116.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Downham Marketcar car 116.2 mi
    2h 4m
    £29–41

  3. Bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Tescobus bus 9
    5h 17m

Birmingham to Downham Market by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Downham Market, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Downham Market via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Drummer St Bus Station, Tesco, and Ely in around 5h 17m.

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