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Open-air museum of historic buildings, shops and vehicles that brings Black Country life to life through streets, industry and costumed interpretation.
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Overview: Bus from Coventry to Dudley
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Buses from Coventry to Dudley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:55, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 40 km distance in 1h 20m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4
Distance 40 km |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 1:55 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4
Frequently asked questions about your Coventry to Dudley trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Coventry to Dudley.
Cheap coach tickets from Coventry to Dudley can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Coventry to Dudley is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Coventry to Dudley leaves at 1:55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Coventry to Dudley leaves at 20:45.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Coventry to Dudley with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
Why should you book Coventry to Dudley coaches with Omio?
National Express operates all coaches services from Coventry to Dudley.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Coventry to Dudley.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- 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 National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Coventry to Dudley.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Coventry to Dudley.
Bus providers: National Express from Coventry to DudleyYou can travel by bus between Coventry to Dudley with National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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
Average National Express Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest National Express Price
£9
National Express frequency
2 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.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Coventry and Dudley
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from Coventry to Dudley, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Dudley. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Coventry and Dudley and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Coventry to Dudley:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Coventry to Dudley for coach company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Coventry to Dudley depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Coventry to Dudley.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Coventry to Dudley:
- 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 Coventry to Dudley:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Coventry to Dudley.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Coventry to Dudley with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Coventry to Dudley with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Coventry to Dudley with the following coach company: National Express.
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.
- 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: Coventry to Dudley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Dudley
Most Coventry to Dudley buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Dudley bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Coventry
Arrival bus stations in Dudley
Which Coventry station do buses to Dudley leave from?
Buses from Coventry to Dudley leave from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station. The station is 1 km from Coventry city centre at Fairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5AD, United Kingdom.
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus StationFairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5AD, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station from Coventry city centre
Bus87, 51, 188 · 3m · £2 · every ~8 min
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Ramps.
Which Dudley station do buses from Coventry arrive at?
Buses from Coventry to Dudley arrive at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road. Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road is 2 km from Dudley city centre.
Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton RoadCastle Gate Island & Tipton Rd, Dudley DY1 4AW, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road from Dudley city centre
Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road is 1 km from Dudley city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus11, 11A · 3m · £2 · every ~22 min
215, 216 · 18m · every ~3 min
Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road bus station facilities and services
Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road. ATMs are available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road: Accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.
Bus stations for Coventry to Dudley
Check bus stations information for Coventry and Dudley, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road, located 2 away from the city centre.
Most popular bus connections from Coventry
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