Bus from Dudley (West Midlands) to London
5 direct routes · 220–295 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 02:55 (weekdays); night services 422 and 829 run at 01:55. Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:40, last bus 02:55.
Next buses to London as of 18:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dudley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | National Express | ~220 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 05:30 | 02:55 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Oldbury & Birmingham |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 808, 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 | ~260 min | 2 | Fridays only | 09:00 | 12:00 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Birmingham & Coventry |
| 422 | National Express | ~295 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 01:55 | 01:55 | Castle Gate Island (after) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Coventry, Milton Keynes & Luton |
| 829 | National Express | ~295 min | 1 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 01:55 | 01:55 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Birmingham, Coventry, Milton Keynes & Luton |
| W12 | National Express | ~190 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 14:05 | 14:05 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way (westbound) | Oldbury & Birmingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dudley 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 210 bus, 808 bus, 422 bus, 829 bus or W12 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dudley to London?
5 routes run directly from Dudley to London: the 210 (National Express), the 808 (National Express), the 422 (National Express), the 829 (National Express), the W12 (National Express). The most frequent is the 210, 4 times each weekday — board at Castle Gate Island (after) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 220 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dudley to London?
Between 220 minutes on the 210 and 295 on the 422, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Oldbury, Birmingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dudley to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 02:55 — and night services 422 and 829 run at 01:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dudley to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.