The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dudley to Manchester
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dudley to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dudley to Manchester will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Dudley for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 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 10 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 coach and train for Dudley to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dudley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 110 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dudley to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dudley to Manchester coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:05 Dudley | 2h10 | 05:15 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dudley to Manchester
Buses from Dudley to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 110 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 110 km |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Dudley to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Dudley to Manchester with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dudley to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dudley to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Dudley, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road and Dudley, Bus Station. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station and Manchester, Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Dudley to Manchester, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dudley and Manchester
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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