It takes an average of 13h 6m to travel from Downham Market to Plymouth by train, over a distance of around 247 miles (398 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Downham Market to Plymouth and tickets for this journey start from £71 when you book in advance.
First train | 21:39 | |
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Last train | 22:13 | |
Departure station | Downham Market | |
Arrival station | Plymouth | |
Journey time | From 11h 51m | |
Distance | 247 miles (398 km) | |
Frequency | 1 train per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Price | From £71 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink |
Looking to travel from Downham Market to Plymouth by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 13 hours 6 minutes to travel from Downham Market to Plymouth by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 11 hours 51 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 247 miles (398 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Plymouth, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Thameslink to get to Plymouth. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Downham Market to Plymouth in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £71.00.
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The average journey time by train between Downham Market and Plymouth is 13 hours and 6 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Downham Market to Plymouth is 11 hours and 51 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Downham Market to Plymouth can start from as little as £71 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Downham Market to Plymouth. Travelling from Downham Market to Plymouth by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Downham Market to Plymouth leaves at 21:39. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Downham Market to Plymouth leaves at 22:13. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Downham Market to Plymouth cover a distance of around 247 miles (398 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Plymouth to Downham Market.
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