What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Malvern?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Malvern is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Malvern?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Malvern is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Malvern?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Graham Road via Worcester Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Malvern?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Great Malvern via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Malvern?

The distance between Cardiff and Malvern is 76 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Malvern without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Malvern without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Malvern?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Cardiff to Malvern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Malvern bus from?

Cardiff to Malvern bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Malvern train from?

Cardiff to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Malvern?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Malvern is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 44 bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Malvern bus arrive?

Cardiff to Malvern bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Worcester Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Malvern train arrive?

Cardiff to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hereford station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Malvern?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Malvern is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Malvern.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Malvern?

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Where can I stay near Malvern?

There are 846+ hotels available in Malvern.

Cardiff to Malvern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 44 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Malvern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HerefordCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Great MalvernHereford - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 12m
£28–50
Drive 67.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Malvern67.4 mi
1h 21m
£17–24
Bus, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus StationCp9
2. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Graham Road44
3h 30m

Cardiff to Malvern by train

139Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Malvern.

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Distance: 75.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Malvern, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Great Malvern via Hereford in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Graham Road via Worcester Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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