The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to Downham Market
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stevenage 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 Stevenage to Downham Market will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stevenage 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 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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
Stevenage to Downham Market train times
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to Downham Market trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:38 Stevenage | 1h37 | 10:15 Downham Market | 1 change | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 01:03 Stevenage | 5h12 | 06:15 Downham Market | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:31 Stevenage | 1h42 | 07:13 Downham Market | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:29 Stevenage | 1h16 | 07:45 Downham Market | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:40 Stevenage | 1h35 | 08:15 Downham Market | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:38 Stevenage | 1h37 | 09:15 Downham Market | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to Downham Market
Trains from Stevenage to Downham Market run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink from Stevenage to Downham Market trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Stevenage and Downham Market from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stevenage to Downham Market train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stevenage 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 Stevenage and Downham Market
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: Railway South Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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