The average train between Colchester and Malvern takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Malvern. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Malvern at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Malvern station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Colchester to Malvern train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Malvern train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Great Malvern station.
Book your Colchester to Malvern train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Malvern is 222.5 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Great Malvern via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 34m.