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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Malvern
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 10 m
Trains on 19 Sept
6
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Malvern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Malvern will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Bristol to Malvern you need to make at least one change.
Y41775 · Y154136:342h49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:23Malvern Link (MVL)£231One-way1 change- C42460 · Y154157:372h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:12Malvern Link (MVL)£231One-way1 change
G01059+Y154137:331h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:23Malvern Link (MVL)£261One-way1 change- G01057 · K66828+Y154116:152h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:15Malvern Link (MVL)£261One-way2 changes
- C42460+
C171767:372h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:43Malvern Link (MVL)£261One-way1 change
- G01059+Y154137:331h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:23Malvern Link (MVL)£261One-way1 change
- G01057 · K66828+Y154116:152h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:15Malvern Link (MVL)£261One-way2 changes
- C42460+C171767:372h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:43Malvern Link (MVL)£261One-way1 change
- C47823+
G39026+C170466:532h21Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:14Malvern Link (MVL)£261One-way2 changes - C42460 · Y154157:372h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:12Malvern Link (MVL)£231One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Bristol to Malvern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Malvern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Malvern:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Malvern costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Malvern take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.97. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bristol to Malvern train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Malvern trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.png) | 21:00 Bristol | 2h13 | 23:13 Great Malvern | 1 change | |
 | 22:18 Bristol | 7h53 | 6:11 Great Malvern | 1 change | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
| G01057 · K66828+Y15411 | 6:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h00 | 8:15 Malvern Link (MVL) | 2 changes | |
| Y41775 · Y15413 | 6:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h49 | 9:23 Malvern Link (MVL) | 1 change | |
| C47823+G39026+C17046 | 6:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h21 | 9:14 Malvern Link (MVL) | 2 changes | |
| G01059+Y15413 | On time 7:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h50 | 9:23 Malvern Link (MVL) | 1 change | |
| C42460 · Y15415 | 7:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h35 | 10:12 Malvern Link (MVL) | 1 change | |
| C42460+C17176 | 7:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h06 | 9:43 Malvern Link (MVL) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Malvern
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Malvern run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 5:56 |
Last train 21:56 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from Bristol to Malvern trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Bristol and Malvern from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Malvern train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Malvern by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malvern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Malvern
Most Bristol to Malvern trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Malvern Link station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Malvern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Which Malvern station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Malvern Link from Malvern city centre
Malvern Link is 5 km from Malvern city centre. Public transport options include:
Malvern Link train station facilities and services
Malvern Link has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Malvern Link.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Malvern Link. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malvern Link: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Malvern Link: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malvern Link: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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