The cheapest and fastest trains from Downham Market to Manchester
Cheapest price
£130
Average price
£130
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Downham Market to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Downham Market to Manchester will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £130.
Of the 1 trains that leave Downham Market for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Downham Market to Manchester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:28 Downham Market | 4h51 | 09:19 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Downham Market to Manchester
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £127 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 20:39 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Great Northern from Downham Market to Manchester trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Great Northern trains will get you between Downham Market and Manchester from £127. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Downham Market and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 17:00 Saturday 07:10 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: WC located on platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 1 and 2. Access to the waiting shelter on platform 1 is not step free
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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