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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.
Trains from Derby to Dudley run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 49m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 5:38 |
Last train 22:50 |
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The table below shows live departures for Derby to Dudley trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01110+ W70244 | On time 16:40 Derby station (DBY) | 1h34 | 18:14 Cradley Heath station (CRA) | 1 change | |
G01111+ W00401 | On time 17:40 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 19:41 Cradley Heath station (CRA) | 1 change | |
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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 Derby 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 Derby to Dudley trains use the Derby to station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Dudley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, 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.
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