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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Dudley
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m 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 |
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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 bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Dudley costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Dudley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $22 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16 (-€13). The journey takes 1h 32m 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.
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How to get from Nottingham to Dudley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Dudley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 PM1h50Nottingham5:35 PMDudley$81One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM1h50Nottingham5:35 PMDudley$81One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM1h50Nottingham5:35 PMDudley$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Dudley:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Dudley costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Dudley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Dudley as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Cradley Heath station (CRA).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Dudley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dudley by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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