Downham Market station
Railway Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9EN
Downham Market Station can be found on Railway Road in Downham Market as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Downham Market Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the charming town of Downham Market, this station serves as an essential hub for residents and travelers alike. Offering a blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences, Downham Market Train Station connects Norfolk with the bustling city lights of London and other popular destinations. Whether you are a commuter or an occasional traveler, the station is equipped to cater to your every need.
The station offers a range of facilities designed with accessibility and convenience in mind. Passengers can purchase or collect their tickets from the ticket office, which operates from early morning to late afternoon on weekdays and has reduced hours on Saturdays. For those traveling on a Sunday, worry not—you can still use the ticket machines available at the station. These machines are designed for accessibility and offer Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
If you require assistance, help is available via dedicated help points on the platforms. While there is no waiting room, seating areas are available, and toilets can be found on platform one during staffed hours. For those cycling to the station, there are 24 bicycle storage spaces, offering a convenient option for commuters from the surrounding areas.
Ranked as a Category B1 station, Downham Market ensures step-free access to its platforms. However, transitioning between platforms requires navigating via the street and a level crossing. The station supports passengers with impaired mobility, but no accessible toilets or waiting rooms are available at this location. Staff assistance is generally available during weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Downham Market is well-connected with local and regional transport options. Should you require onward travel, a taxi rank is conveniently located at the front of the station. Although information on bus services is available, specific details are accessible through the Onward Travel Information Map for a seamless travel experience.
Whether you're headed to the nearby Kings Lynn or making the journey to the capital with trains from Downham Market to London Kings Cross, your options are plentiful. Travel to Cambridge is another popular choice, with trains to both Cambridge and Cambridge North available. For those planning further adventures, destinations like Gatwick Airport and Norwich are also accessible.
Set against a backdrop of historical architecture and vibrant local life, Downham Market itself is a delight to explore. However, should your travels take you further afield, the station's facilities and connections make it an accommodating gateway to broader adventures.
Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, Downham Market Train Station awaits to make your journey comfortable and convenient. With a host of facilities, accessibility features, and transport links, your travel experience promises to be hassle-free. Don't hesitate to explore the train services on offer and start planning your next adventure now!
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | No | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
| Customer services notes | Assistance can be provided via the help points, located on the platforms, at all times of the day. | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property | None | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||||
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via the street and a level crossing. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office. | ||||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. A Mobile Assistance team also covers this station. You can arrange assistance by:
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| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Downham Market | ||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
| Getting to and from the station | |||||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Located at the front of the station | ||||
| Accessible spaces | 7 | ||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||
| Staff Help | |||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||
| Helpline | If you choose to travel unbooked (turn up and go), when the station is staffed, our station staff can provide assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Please contact a member of staff on arrival. Trains calling at this station do not have on board staff. Alternatively, you can arrange assistance by:
Whether you pre book assistance or travel on a 'turn up and go' basis, we recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: | ||||
| Toilets | Yes Toilet located on platform 1. Toilets are available during staffed hours. |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Downham Market |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking UK | ||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 113 | ||
| Accessible spaces | 7 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||
| Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 24 Located by the station entrance. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
A taxi rank is available at the front of the station. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 05:54 | 1 | On time |
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 06:15 | 2 | On time |
| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 06:24 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a person being hit by a train |
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 06:45 | 2 | On time |
| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 06:54 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:13 | 2 | On time |
| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 07:24 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 05:54 | 1 | On time |
| to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 06:15 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 06:24 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a person being hit by a train |
| to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 06:45 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 06:54 | 1 | On time |
| to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 07:13 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:24 | 1 | On time |