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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dudley to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 07 Dec
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
110 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Dudley for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
10:262h20
Dudley12:46Manchester
£211One-way
0 changes
09:332h38
Dudley12:11Manchester
£251One-way
0 changes
09:372h56
Dudley12:33Manchester
£321One-way
0 changes
07:452h22
Dudley10:07Manchester
£341One-way
0 changes
12:291h31
Dudley14:00Manchester
£351One-way
0 changes
12:291h31
Dudley14:00Manchester
£351One-way
0 changes
10:262h20
Dudley12:46Manchester
£211One-way
0 changes
07:452h22
Dudley10:07Manchester
£341One-way
0 changes
09:332h38
Dudley12:11Manchester
£251One-way
0 changes
10:332h42
Dudley13:15Manchester
£401One-way
0 changes
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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£36 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dudley to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Dudley to Manchester trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 07:57
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:59 Dudley | 1h32 | 10:31 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:59 Dudley | 1h30 | 12:29 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
| 07:45 Dudley | 2h22 | 10:07 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Dudley to Manchester?
The best time to book your train from Dudley to Manchester is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Dudley to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Dudley to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Dudley to Manchester.
Trains
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Overview: Train from Dudley to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dudley to Manchester run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 30m.
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
Coach from £8
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 22:29 |
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
Coach from £8
Train companies: CrossCountry from Dudley to Manchester trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Dudley and Manchester from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£21
CrossCountry frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
FAQs: Dudley to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dudley to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
The train distance from Dudley to Manchester is 110 km.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The train journey from Dudley to Manchester offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including views of the West Midlands' industrial heritage and glimpses of the picturesque Cheshire countryside.
The train journey from Dudley to Manchester covers a distance of 110 km and takes approximately 1h 30m. Trains run 16 per day.
Yes, a day trip from Dudley to Manchester is feasible. The journey takes 1h 30m and covers a distance of 110 km. There are 16 train trips available per day.
The first train from Dudley to Manchester leaves at 4:20.
To get from Dudley to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Dudley to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Dudley to Manchester departs at 22:29.
Trains from Dudley to Manchester run approximately 16 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dudley to Manchester.
The cost of a train ticket from Dudley to Manchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £36.
There is no night train service from Dudley to Manchester.
The cheapest way to get from Dudley to Manchester is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The train station in Dudley that goes to Manchester is Tipton station (TIP), and it arrives at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dudley to Manchester.
Yes, you can take the train from Dudley to Manchester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dudley and Manchester
Dudley
Manchester
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Dining
- Cabral's Restaurant Brazilian Street Food and Grocery Store
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station , To Manchester : up 47 steps onto the platform. To Glossop/Sheffield : up 47 steps onto the Manchester platform, turn right and up 31 steps, across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Ashburys
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Pottery Lane (A6010) under railway bridge.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Deansgate
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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