The average train between Malvern and Chester takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Malvern to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Malvern to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Chester. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Malvern to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Great Malvern station.
Malvern to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Malvern to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Malvern and Chester is 125.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 3h 11m.