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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 Nottingham to Dudley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Dudley will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 buses from Nottingham to Dudley, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.

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Buses from Nottingham to Dudley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 22:26. The fastest coach covers the 81 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 2:25 |
Last bus 22:26 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Nottingham 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 |
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![]() | 14:30 Nottingham | 1h55 | 16:25 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Dudley buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Dudley bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) is 5 km from Nottingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R). ATMs are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Wheelchair accessible paths available.
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
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