Bus from Birmingham to Dudley (West Midlands)
15 direct routes · 28–73 min · first bus 04:01, last bus 00:25 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:02, last bus 00:25.
Next buses to Dudley (West Midlands) as of 18:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birmingham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | National Express West Midlands | ~60 min | 85 | Sat 70 · Sun 55 | 04:01 | 00:11 | Newhall Street (Stop GC1) | Castle Hill (Stop DY6) | Smethwick & Oldbury |
| 126 | National Express West Midlands | ~28 min | 52 | Sat 47 · Sun 43 | 05:12 | 00:25 | TriGate (adjacent) | Castle Hill (Stop DY6) | Brandhall & Oldbury |
| 12 | National Express West Midlands | ~67 min | 47 | Sat 43 · Sun 30 | 06:11 | 23:59 | Newhall Street (Stop GC1) | Wolverhampton Street (after) | Centenary Square & Oldbury |
| X8 | National Express West Midlands | ~31 min | 46 | Sat 39 · Sun 17 | 06:03 | 23:53 | Quinton Lane Island (before) | Castle Hill (Stop DY6) | Hurst Green, Blackheath & Oldbury |
| X10 | National Express West Midlands | ~43 min | 41 | Sat 37 · Sun 25 | 06:33 | 23:23 | Quinton Lane Island (before) | Two Woods Lane (adj) | Hurst Green, Halesowen, Hawne, Haden Hill, Old Hill, Haden Hill & 2 more |
| 002 | Diamond Bus | ~38 min | 36 | Sat 36 · no Sunday buses | 06:41 | 18:52 | Culford Drive (adjacent) | Two Woods Lane (adj) | Halesowen, Short Cross, Fatherless Barn, Colley Gate, Netherend & Quarry Bank |
| 19 | Diamond Bus | ~73 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:36 | 22:05 | Grays Road (opp) | Wolverhampton Street (after) | Hurst Green, Halesowen, Short Cross, Hawne, Haden Hill & Old Hill |
| 74 | National Express West Midlands | ~49 min | 13 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 04:02 | 23:32 | St Paul's Metro (Stop CN4) | Castle Hill (Stop DY6) | West Bromwich |
| 24 | Diamond Bus | ~46 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:08 | 19:08 | Shenstone Avenue (adj) | Two Woods Lane (adj) | Hurst Green, Oldbury, Blackheath, Oldbury, Blackheath, Old Hill & 4 more |
| 210 | National Express | ~35 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 03:30 | 00:20 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Castle Gate Island (after) | Oldbury |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 808, 400, 422, 829, W12
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | Fridays only | 18:35 | 22:05 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Castle Gate Island (after) | — |
| 400 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:30 | 21:30 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Castle Gate Island (after) | Oldbury |
| 422 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:40 | 03:40 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Castle Gate Island (after) | — |
| 829 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | Fridays only | 03:25 | 03:25 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Castle Gate Island (after) | — |
| W12 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 01:15 | 01:15 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Castle Gate Island (after) | Oldbury |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birmingham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 87 bus, 126 bus, 12 bus, X8 bus, X10 bus, 19 bus, 74 bus or 24 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birmingham to Dudley?
15 routes run directly from Birmingham to Dudley: the 87 (National Express West Midlands), the 126 (National Express West Midlands), the 12 (National Express West Midlands), the X8 (National Express West Midlands), the X10 (National Express West Midlands), the 002 (Diamond Bus), the 19 (Diamond Bus), the 74 (National Express West Midlands), the 24 (Diamond Bus), the 210 (National Express), the 808 (National Express), the 400 (National Express), the 422 (National Express), the 829 (National Express), the W12 (National Express). The most frequent is the 87, 85 times each weekday — board at Newhall Street (Stop GC1) and get off at Castle Hill (Stop DY6), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birmingham to Dudley?
Between 28 minutes on the 126 and 73 on the 19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Smethwick, Oldbury on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birmingham to Dudley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:01 and the last around 00:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birmingham to Dudley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.