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Black Country Living Museum
Large open-air museum of Black Country life with historic buildings, shops, and costumed interpretation. One of the region's top attractions.
Take a bus from Birmingham to Dudley and enjoy the approximately 8 miles (13 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 23:35.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Dudley.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:51AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:28AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:16AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:02AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:17AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:42AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:39AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:01PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:04PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:02PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:04PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:23PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:03PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:23PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator NX West Midlands | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
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Large open-air museum of Black Country life with historic buildings, shops, and costumed interpretation. One of the region's top attractions.
Zoo and castle complex with a notable collection of Tecton buildings and exhibitions on wildlife and site history.
Underground limestone mine tours with exhibits on geology, industry, and fossils. A distinctive heritage experience beneath Dudley.
Historic park beside the castle and priory with formal gardens, monuments, and easy access to major heritage sights.
Popular country park with woodland, lakes, and long walking routes. A favourite for fresh air, scenery, and family outings.
Major canal-side retail and leisure district that is also a well-known modern visitor area for walks and waterside views.
A Black Country staple: thick slices of ham cut from the bone, often served in cobs with mustard. It reflects the area's working-class pub and market food heritage.
Soft, floury bread rolls central to Black Country food culture, commonly filled with bacon, sausage, chips or ham. A must-know local term and everyday bite.
A pork sausage seasoned with sage and traditionally sold from butchers and markets across the Black Country. It is a long-standing regional favourite.
Well-known local Indian restaurant serving curries, grills and tandoori dishes in a smart but relaxed setting with a strong long-term reputation.
Traditional canal-side pub known for classic Black Country fare and cobs. Casual, historic and popular for local beer and hearty meals.
Established fine-dining restaurant in the Himley area, known for polished British and European cooking in an elegant country-house atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and everyday costs stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tips are small change only.
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Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road -> Dudley Bus Station
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Most Birmingham to Dudley buses use the Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) to Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Dudley bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available in the airport terminal.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are aTMs available inside the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
Available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road is 1 km from Dudley city centre. Public transport options include:
Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road. ATMs are available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road.
Ticket office support is available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road.
Available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road: Accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.
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