The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Downham Market 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 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market
Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 13:39. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 13:39 |
Train companies: Cross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market trainsCross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Mountfitchet and Downham Market from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Downham Market 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 Downham Market, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Mountfitchet and Downham Market
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Cork House
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
- 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
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