The average train between Malvern and Exeter takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Malvern to Exeter. 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 2 hours between Malvern and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Worcester Foregate Street and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Malvern to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Malvern to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Malvern to Exeter train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Malvern and Exeter is 175.8 km. The road distance is 241 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m.