The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Great Malvern
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Great Malvern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Great Malvern will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cheltenham for Great Malvern every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Cheltenham to Great Malvern train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Great Malvern trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:03 Cheltenham | 1h11 | 09:14 Great Malvern | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:47 Cheltenham | 1h27 | 10:14 Great Malvern | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:50 Cheltenham | 1h36 | 17:26 Great Malvern | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Great Malvern
Trains from Cheltenham to Great Malvern run on average 5 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 41m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 22:04 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Great Malvern trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Great Malvern from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Great Malvern train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Great 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 Great Malvern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Great Malvern
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 17:00 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall (shared facility for Ladies and Gents). The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-17:00, Saturday 07:00-14:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-17:00, Saturday 07:00-14:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On the station car park at Platform 1.
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