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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Dudley
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 23 m
Buses on 18 Sept
2
Distance
121 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Dudley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Dudley will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Fast coaches
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 buses from Bristol to Dudley, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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.
8:352h35Bristol11:10Dudley£61One-way0 changes- 7:452h10Bristol9:55Dudley£101One-way0 changes
- 7:452h10Bristol9:55Dudley£101One-way0 changes
- 8:352h35Bristol11:10Dudley£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Dudley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Dudley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Dudley is a coach with an average price of £7.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dudley:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Dudley costing on average £30.
The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Dudley is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 29m.
Other travel options to Dudley take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Dudley including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Bristol to Dudley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Dudley coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:40 Bristol | 2h05 | 15:45 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 7:45 Bristol | 2h10 | 9:55 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:35 Bristol | 2h35 | 11:10 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Bristol to Dudley coaches with Omio?
Megabus as well as National Express offer coaches services from Bristol to Dudley.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bristol to Dudley.
Why book with Omio vs Megabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Dudley.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Megabus with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bristol to Dudley.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Dudley.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Dudley.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Dudley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Bristol to Dudley run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:45, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 2h 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 7:45 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Bristol to DudleyYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Dudley with Megabus, National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Megabus Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Megabus Price
£9
Megabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board
What's included in each class
Compare Megabus classes and the amenities included in each one.
Front seat
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Leg
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Reservable
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Standard +
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Table seat
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Top of stairs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
What's included in each class
Compare National Express classes and the amenities included in each one.
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Complete guide to Dudley
Things to do in Dudley
Discover the best of Dudley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dudley trip today.
- Must visit
Black Country Living Museum
Open-air museum of historic buildings, shops and vehicles that brings Black Country life to life through streets, industry and costumed interpretation.
- Recommended
Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Geology museum with fossils, minerals and rock displays explaining the region’s ancient seas, coal measures and industrial landscape.
- Recommended
Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust
Museum inside the canal tunnels with boats, mining displays and trips underground that explain local limestone and canal engineering.
- Recommended
Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve
Fossil-rich nature reserve with quarry scenery, walking trails and viewpoints; ideal for geology, wildlife and a different side of Dudley.
- Recommended
Priory Park
Popular town park with formal gardens, boating lake, play areas and broad lawns close to the zoo and castle hill.
- Recommended
Mary Stevens Park
Leafy valley park in Stourbridge with paths, play areas and a heritage setting around the stream and old mill landscape.
- Gluten-free
Black Country Pork Scratchings
A Black Country staple of thick-cut pork scratchings with crunchy crackling and rich fat, traditionally sold in pubs and markets across Dudley.
Orange Chips
A local orange-coloured battered saveloy sausage, usually served with chips. It is a long-standing Midlands chip shop favourite around Dudley.
Breakfast Cob
A crusty bread roll filled with bacon, sausage, egg or other cooked breakfast items. It is a classic Black Country caff and market breakfast.
The Bottle & Glass Inn
Traditional Black Country pub at the Black Country Living Museum, known for pork scratchings, faggots and local ales in a historic setting.
Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory
Popular Indian restaurant in Dudley with a broad curry menu, smart modern dining room and a strong local following.
Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory
Lively local favourite serving substantial pies and classic pub dishes in a casual, characterful Black Country setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are reasonable, while hotel prices are usually lower than in Birmingham or London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is good and no service charge is added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
FAQs: Bristol to Dudley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Dudley by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dudley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Dudley can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Dudley is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bristol to Dudley is 2h 35m to travel the 121 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bristol to Dudley leaves at 7:45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bristol to Dudley leaves at 21:40.
Yes, there are 7 direct coaches a day from Bristol to Dudley with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Bristol to Dudley, you can count on Megabus, National Express for the best way to get you to Dudley. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bristol and Dudley and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Dudley from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bristol to Dudley is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Dudley including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bristol to Dudley:
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bristol to Dudley for coach company Megabus, National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bristol to Dudley depends on the coach companies:
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bristol to Dudley.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bristol to Dudley:
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bristol to Dudley:
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bristol to Dudley.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bristol to Dudley with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bristol to Dudley with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bristol to Dudley with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Dudley
Most Bristol to Dudley buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Dudley bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Bristol
Arrival bus stations in Dudley
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)Bristol Bus Station (Bay 19), Marlborough Street 15, BS1 3ES
City-centre transport
Getting to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) from Bristol city centre
Bus76, X6, X1, 39, 75, X9, X4, 73, X39, 522, X6a, X1a · 4m · £2 · every ~156 min
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