The average train between Exeter and Great Malvern takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Great 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Great Malvern. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Great Malvern at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Great Malvern. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Great Malvern station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Exeter to Great Malvern train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Great Malvern train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Exeter to Great Malvern train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Exeter and Great Malvern is 175.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 43m.