The average train between Chester and Malvern takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 4 hours between Chester and Malvern. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Malvern at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Malvern station via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Chester to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Great Malvern station.
Book your Chester to Malvern train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Malvern is 125.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Great Malvern via Hereford in around 2h 55m.