The average train between Cardiff and Malvern takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. 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.
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 9:35 PM which arrives into Malvern at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Malvern station via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Cardiff to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Great Malvern station.
Book your Cardiff to Malvern train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Malvern is 91.9 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Great Malvern via Hereford in around 2h 10m.