The average train between Manchester and Malvern takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Malvern. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Malvern at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. 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 Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Manchester to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Manchester to Malvern train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Malvern is 151.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hereford hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 4m.