The average train between Malvern and Cardiff takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Malvern to Cardiff. 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 Malvern and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Cardiff station via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Malvern to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Great Malvern station.
Malvern to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Malvern to Cardiff train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Malvern and Cardiff is 91.9 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Cardiff Central via Hereford in around 2h 1m.