The cheapest and fastest trains from Malvern to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malvern to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malvern to Bournemouth will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 1 trains that leave Malvern for Bournemouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Malvern to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malvern to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 155 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£80 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Malvern to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Malvern to Bournemouth trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:04 Malvern | 3h57 | 21:01 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Malvern to Bournemouth.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malvern to Bournemouth
Trains from Malvern to Bournemouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, West Midlands Trains from Malvern to Bournemouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Malvern and Bournemouth from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Malvern to Bournemouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malvern to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Malvern and Bournemouth
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:30 - 13:00 Friday 06:30 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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: FOR SERVICES TOWARDS WORCESTER buses will depart from the A449 Worcester Road, adjacent to the station. FOR SERVICES TOWARDS HEREFORD buses will depart from the A449 Worcester Road, opposite the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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