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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Great Malvern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 92 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Great Malvern, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£17. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 33m 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.
How to get to Great Malvern from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Great Malvern is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Great Malvern are Worcester, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Hereford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Great Malvern on Omio.
Worcester is a riverside cathedral city known for Worcester Cathedral, porcelain and Worcestershire sauce. Its historic centre, independent shops and walks by the Severn give it a calm, lived-in feel.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Cheltenham is a Regency spa town known for elegant architecture, garden squares and a lively festival calendar. It is especially associated with jump racing and the Cheltenham Festival, balanced by a refined town-centre atmosphere.
Gloucester is known for its great cathedral and restored Victorian docks on the River Severn. Medieval streets, rugby culture and waterside museums give the city a practical West Country character.
Hereford is a small cathedral city in Herefordshire, known for its medieval centre and cider-making heritage. Its black and white buildings, riverside setting and Mappa Mundi give it a calm, historic character.
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