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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
54 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
54 m
Trains on 19 Sept
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malvern to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malvern to Birmingham will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 trains from Malvern to Birmingham, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malvern to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 54 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malvern to Birmingham:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Malvern to Birmingham costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 40m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Malvern to Birmingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:12 Great Malvern | 0h54 | 20:06 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:27 Great Malvern | 1h02 | 21:29 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:24 Great Malvern | 0h54 | 22:18 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:53 Great Malvern | 0h57 | 22:50 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 8:15 Malvern | 0h54 | 9:09 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Malvern to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 22:21 |
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Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malvern to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Malvern to Birmingham trains use the Malvern Link to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Malvern and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Malvern Link is 5 km from Malvern city centre. Public transport options include:
Malvern Link has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Malvern Link.
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.
Available at Malvern Link: Parking.
Available at Malvern Link: Bike Parking.
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.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. 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.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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