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Cardiff to Malvern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Malvern takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Malvern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 8m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Hereford to Great Malverntrain train Hereford - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 9m
£25–46

Cardiff to Malvern train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Malvern. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Malvern at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Malvern? 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 Cardiff to Malvern.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Malvern, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Great Malvern via Hereford in around 2h 9m.

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