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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.
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
53 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
54 m
Trains on 11 Sept
18
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Dudley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Dudley will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
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C17780 · Y80965Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Dudley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 40 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£58 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Dudley:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Dudley costing on average £58.
Other travel options to Dudley take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (42m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around £58 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Dudley trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:06 Coventry | 1h00 | 9:06 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Coventry to Dudley run on average 15 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 33m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 23:56 |
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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 Coventry to Dudley by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dudley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coventry to Dudley trains use the Coventry to Tipton station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Dudley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Coventry Arena is 4 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Coventry Arena has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry Arena.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Coventry Arena: Parking.
Available at Coventry Arena: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry Arena: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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