Train Exeter to Downham Market from £143 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Downham Market takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 261 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Hourly
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4h 22m

£118–260

Exeter to Downham Market train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Downham Market. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Downham Market at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:15 PM → 8:54 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
5:17 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:15 PM → 10:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:15 PM → 11:54 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:20 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:20 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:20 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Downham Market? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Downham Market.

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Distance: 261.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Downham Market, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Downham Market via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 22m.

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