The average train between Chester and Downham Market takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Downham Market. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Downham Market station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Chester to Downham Market train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Downham Market train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Downham Market station.
Book your Chester to Downham Market train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Chester and Downham Market is 228.8 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Downham Market via London Euston and King's Cross in around 4h 8m.