What is the cheapest way to get from Downham Market to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Downham Market to Chester is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downham Market to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Downham Market to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Downham Market and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Downham Market to Chester. However, there are services departing from Downham Market and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Downham Market to Chester?

The distance between Downham Market and Chester is 266 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.

How do I travel from Downham Market to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Downham Market to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Downham Market to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Downham Market to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downham Market to Chester train from?

Downham Market to Chester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Downham Market station.

Train or bus from Downham Market to Chester?

The best way to get from Downham Market to Chester is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Downham Market to Chester train arrive?

Downham Market to Chester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Downham Market to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Downham Market to Chester is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Downham Market to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Downham Market to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Chester.

Downham Market to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Downham Market to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Downham Market to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 50m
£66–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
8h 43m
£25–40
Drive 165.4 mi
1. Drive from Downham Market to Chestercar 165.4 mi
3h 27m
£40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Downham Market to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 34m
£82–301
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
6h 2m
£40–146
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
6h 51m
£64–111

Downham Market to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.6 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Downham Market to Chester via King's Cross and London Euston in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downham Market to Chester Bus Interchange via Ely, Tesco, Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 43m.

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