Bus from Dudley (West Midlands) to Manchester City Centre
2 direct routes · about 130 min · first and last bus 04:05 (weekdays); night service 829 runs at 03:50.
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 11:13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | National Express | ~130 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:05 | 04:05 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Manchester Central Coach Station | Wolverhampton |
| 829 | National Express | ~130 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 03:50 | 03:50 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Manchester Central Coach Station | Wolverhampton & Penkridge |
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 422 bus or 829 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dudley to Manchester City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Dudley to Manchester City Centre: the 422 (National Express), the 829 (National Express). The most frequent is the 422, twice each weekday — board at Castle Gate Island (after) and get off at Manchester Central Coach Station, about 130 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dudley to Manchester City Centre?
Around 130 minutes on the 422, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wolverhampton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dudley to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 04:05 — and night service 829 runs at 03:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dudley to Manchester City Centre?
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.