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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 18 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 52 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Nottingham to Dudley, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Dudley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 81 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Dudley:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Dudley costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Dudley take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.39. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Dudley trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:07 Nottingham | 1h52 | 11:59 Dudley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Dudley run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 22:26 |
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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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Dudley trains use the Nottingham to Cradley Heath station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Dudley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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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