Bus from Dudley (West Midlands) to Wolverhampton
18 direct routes · 23–59 min · first bus 04:56, last bus 00:21 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:26, last bus 00:21.
Next buses to Wolverhampton as of 18:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dudley, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 808, 422, 400, 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 | ~20 min | 2 | Fridays only | 19:05 | 22:35 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Coach Park (before) | — |
| 422 | National Express | ~20 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:05 | 04:05 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | — |
| 400 | National Express | ~20 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:05 | 22:05 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | — |
| 829 | National Express | ~20 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 03:50 | 03:50 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Coach Park (before) | — |
| W12 | National Express | ~20 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 01:45 | 01:45 | Castle Gate Island (after) | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | — |
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 1 bus, X8 bus, 8 bus, 43 bus, 229 bus, 82 bus, 27 bus or 81 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dudley to Wolverhampton?
18 routes run directly from Dudley to Wolverhampton: the 1 (National Express West Midlands), the X8 (National Express West Midlands), the 8 (National Express West Midlands), the 43 (National Express West Midlands), the 229 (Diamond Bus), the 82 (National Express West Midlands), the 27 (Diamond Bus), the 81 (Banga Buses), the 27A (Diamond Bus), the 210 (National Express), the 223 (Diamond Bus), the 82 (Diamond Bus), the 81 (National Express West Midlands), the 808 (National Express), the 422 (National Express), the 400 (National Express), the 829 (National Express), the W12 (National Express). The most frequent is the 1, 94 times each weekday — board at Stone Street (Stop DY14) and get off at Fold St Car Park (Stop BG), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dudley to Wolverhampton?
Between 23 minutes on the 81 and 59 on the 27A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dudley to Wolverhampton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:56 and the last around 00:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dudley to Wolverhampton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.