The average train between Cardiff and Malvern Link takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Malvern Link. 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 Link. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Malvern Link at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Malvern Link. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Malvern Link station via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Cardiff to Malvern Link train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Malvern Link train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Malvern Link station.
Book your Cardiff to Malvern Link train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Malvern Link is 93.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Malvern Link via Hereford in around 2h 13m.