- 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.
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 £7.
On Mon 02 Nov, 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 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 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.

|
| ||||||||||||

|
| ||||||||||||

|
| ||||||||||||

|
| ||||||||||||
Buses from Bristol to Dudley run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:45, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 7:45 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bristol to Dudley.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Dudley coaches for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:35 Bristol | 2h35 | 11:10 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:40 Bristol | 2h05 | 15:45 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Discover the best of Dudley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dudley trip today.
Open-air museum of historic buildings, shops and vehicles that brings Black Country life to life through streets, industry and costumed interpretation.
Geology museum with fossils, minerals and rock displays explaining the region’s ancient seas, coal measures and industrial landscape.
Museum inside the canal tunnels with boats, mining displays and trips underground that explain local limestone and canal engineering.
Fossil-rich nature reserve with quarry scenery, walking trails and viewpoints; ideal for geology, wildlife and a different side of Dudley.
Popular town park with formal gardens, boating lake, play areas and broad lawns close to the zoo and castle hill.
Leafy valley park in Stourbridge with paths, play areas and a heritage setting around the stream and old mill landscape.
A Black Country staple of thick-cut pork scratchings with crunchy crackling and rich fat, traditionally sold in pubs and markets across Dudley.
A local orange-coloured battered saveloy sausage, usually served with chips. It is a long-standing Midlands chip shop favourite around Dudley.
A crusty bread roll filled with bacon, sausage, egg or other cooked breakfast items. It is a classic Black Country caff and market breakfast.
Traditional Black Country pub at the Black Country Living Museum, known for pork scratchings, faggots and local ales in a historic setting.
Popular Indian restaurant in Dudley with a broad curry menu, smart modern dining room and a strong local following.
Lively local favourite serving substantial pies and classic pub dishes in a casual, characterful Black Country setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are reasonable, while hotel prices are usually lower than in Birmingham or London.
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.
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.

Most Bristol to Dudley buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to 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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need