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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.
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Compare coach and train for Sheffield to Dudley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Dudley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 107 km
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2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Dudley
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Trains from Sheffield to Dudley run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 36m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:26 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 63 days |
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 £10
Complete guide to Dudley
Things to do in Dudley
Discover the best of Dudley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dudley trip today.
- Recommended
Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Geology museum with fossils, minerals and rock displays explaining the region’s ancient seas, coal measures and industrial landscape.
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Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust
Museum inside the canal tunnels with boats, mining displays and trips underground that explain local limestone and canal engineering.
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Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve
Fossil-rich nature reserve with quarry scenery, walking trails and viewpoints; ideal for geology, wildlife and a different side of Dudley.
- Recommended
Priory Park
Popular town park with formal gardens, boating lake, play areas and broad lawns close to the zoo and castle hill.
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Mary Stevens Park
Leafy valley park in Stourbridge with paths, play areas and a heritage setting around the stream and old mill landscape.
- Gluten-free
Black Country Pork Scratchings
A Black Country staple of thick-cut pork scratchings with crunchy crackling and rich fat, traditionally sold in pubs and markets across Dudley.
Orange Chips
A local orange-coloured battered saveloy sausage, usually served with chips. It is a long-standing Midlands chip shop favourite around Dudley.
Breakfast Cob
A crusty bread roll filled with bacon, sausage, egg or other cooked breakfast items. It is a classic Black Country caff and market breakfast.
The Bottle & Glass Inn
Traditional Black Country pub at the Black Country Living Museum, known for pork scratchings, faggots and local ales in a historic setting.
Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory
Popular Indian restaurant in Dudley with a broad curry menu, smart modern dining room and a strong local following.
Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory
Lively local favourite serving substantial pies and classic pub dishes in a casual, characterful Black Country setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are reasonable, while hotel prices are usually lower than in Birmingham or London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Sheffield to Dudley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Dudley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The train journey from Sheffield to Dudley covers a distance of 107 km and takes approximately 1h 36m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Sheffield to Dudley is 107 km.
The first train from Sheffield to Dudley leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Sheffield to Dudley departs at 21:26.
Trains from Sheffield to Dudley run approximately 16 times per day.
To get from Sheffield to Dudley, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Dudley.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Dudley is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Cradley Heath station (CRA).
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Dudley is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Dudley in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Dudley is not particularly known for being scenic. It primarily passes through urban and industrial areas, offering occasional views of the countryside.
A day trip from Sheffield to Dudley is not feasible as the travel duration is 1h 36m. Trains run every 15 times per day.
To explore Dudley's attractions, such as the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Zoo, and Dudley Castle, a stay of two to three days would be ideal.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Sheffield to Dudley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Dudley
Most Sheffield to Dudley trains use the Sheffield to Cradley Heath station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Dudley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Sheffield
Arrival train stations in Dudley
Which Sheffield station do trains to Dudley leave from?
Trains from Sheffield to Dudley leave from Sheffield. The station is 1 km from Sheffield city centre at Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP.
SheffieldSheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP+44 8704420104
City-centre transport
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Bus56 · 1m · £4 · every ~7 min
TramBlue, Purp, Yell · 4m · every ~20 min
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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.
MeadowhallMeadowhall station, Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSheffield - Leeds, Sheffield - Huddersfield, Nottingham - Leeds, Sheffield - Adwick, Lincoln Central - Leeds, Sheffield - Scarborough, Sheffield - Doncaster, Sheffield - Lockwood, Sheffield - York, Sheffield - Hull, Sheffield - Bridlington, Sheffield - Barnsley, Chesterfield - Leeds, Retford - Leeds, Sheffield - Wakefield Kirkgate, Lincoln Central - Huddersfield, Lincoln Central - Lockwood, Alfreton - Leeds, Sheffield - Penistone, Sheffield - Beverley, Retford - Meadowhall, Sheffield - Carlisle, Nottingham - Barnsley · 5m · £2 · every ~15 min
BusUk905 · 10m · £0.90
X17, 137, 65 · 18m · £4 · every ~7 min
X1, X2 · 19m · every ~13 min
65 · 22m · £4
70A, 70 · 48m · every ~3 min
TramBlue, Yell · 18m · every ~16 min
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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