Trains from Rufford
to Downham Market
Rufford to Downham Marketby train on average takes 5 hrs 55 mins
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- Trains depart every 45 minutes
- First train leaves Rufford at 06:56
- Last train leaves Rufford at 17:56
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Rufford to Downham Market train times
| Last updated: 04:27:02
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:56 Rufford On Time | 13:15 Downham Market On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 6h 19m, 3 changes | ||
07:56 Rufford On Time | 14:15 Downham Market On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 6h 19m, 3 changes | ||
08:56 Rufford On Time | 14:15 Downham Market On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 19m, 4 changes | ||
08:56 Rufford On Time | 15:15 Downham Market On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 6h 19m, 3 changes | ||
09:56 Rufford On Time | 15:15 Downham Market On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 5h 19m, 4 changes |
Rufford facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
no shelter only
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park.
- CCTVNo
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 1
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameLocal Council
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces24
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesBurscough Junction
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Level access to both platforms from Station road up a 5 metre ramp or, from the car park up ramped car park entrance then 30 metres walk to platforms or, up 8 steps then along 20 metres walkway to platform.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Downham Market facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GN
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
A heated waiting room is available on platforms 1 and 2 between 05:40 and 17:30.
Access to the waiting shelter on platform 1 is not step free.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Toilet located on platform 1.
Toilets are available during staffed hours.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Great Northern website.
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6qJY4cVCcNLXHo1iRmwaVX/e7bc1eb597873977781a6a2dc2bc97f3/2025-01_CI_GN_RRB_DOW_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Toilet located on platform 1.
Toilets are available during staffed hours.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/great-northern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces113
- Number Accessible Spaces7
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks.
If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces24
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located by the station entrance.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel/book-assistance-for-your-journey - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Our Mobile Assistance Team is available to help you to complete your journey from this station if it is unstaffed.
If you have not booked assistance and require help boarding at this station, then on arrival please contact this team by either:
- pressing the 'emergency & assisted travel' Help Point button
- calling us on the freephone number 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- texting us on 07970 511077
We will then arrange for our Mobile Assistance Team to reach you in good time before your train is scheduled to depart.
Whether you pre-book your assistance or prefer more flexibility, we recommend arriving 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:00 to 17:00
Sat 07:10 to 13:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. A Mobile Assistance team covers this station.
You can arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- Texting us on 07970 511077
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Step Free Access
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 GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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