Travelling by train from Downham Market to Peterborough

Ready to travel from Downham Market to Peterborough by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Downham Market and Peterborough

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £12.70, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Downham Market to Peterborough departure timetable

On this route, 38 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Downham Market at 04:57 and the last leaving at 20:50 during the week.

For weekend travel to Peterborough, the earliest departure is at 05:56 and the last one is at 22:41. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 16 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Downham Market to Peterborough?

On this route spanning 42 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 54 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Downham Market and Peterborough?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Downham Market and Peterborough 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Downham Market to Peterborough

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Peterborough city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Downham Market and Peterborough by train?

The train journey from Downham Market to Peterborough covers 42 kilometres in total.

How much does a train ticket from Downham Market to Peterborough cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £12.70. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Downham Market to Peterborough?

You can book your tickets 5 and a half months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Downham Market to Peterborough by train?

The shortest trip is 54 minutes.