First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 18 m
Trains on 03 Sept
5
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Downham Market station (DOW) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Downham Market station (DOW) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Downham Market station (DOW) to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Downham Market station (DOW) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 80 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.30. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Downham Market station (DOW) to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:59, the last at 08:59. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 8:59 |
Last train 8:59 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Downham Market station (DOW) to London Stansted Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Downham Market station (DOW) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Downham Market to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Downham Market station (DOW) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Downham Market has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Downham Market.
Ticket office support is available at Downham Market.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Downham Market: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Downham Market: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Downham Market: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via the street and a level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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