The average train between Manchester and Malvern takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Malvern. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Malvern at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Malvern station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Manchester to Malvern train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Malvern train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Great Malvern station.
Book your Manchester to Malvern train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Malvern is 151.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Great Malvern via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 14m.