Bus from Wolverhampton to Dudley (West Midlands)
16 direct routes · 25–58 min · first bus 04:28, last bus 23:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dudley (West Midlands) as of 01:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wolverhampton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
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 | ~20 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:40 | 11:40 | Coach Park (before) | Castle Gate Island (after) | — |
| 422 | National Express | ~20 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 01:35 | 01:35 | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | Castle Gate Island (after) | — |
| 829 | National Express | ~20 min | 1 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 01:35 | 01:35 | Coach Park (before) | Castle Gate Island (after) | — |
| W12 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:35 | 13:35 | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | Castle Gate Island (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wolverhampton 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, 43 bus, 8 bus, 229 bus, 82 bus, 27 bus or 81 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wolverhampton to Dudley?
16 routes run directly from Wolverhampton to Dudley: the 1 (National Express West Midlands), the X8 (National Express West Midlands), the 43 (National Express West Midlands), the 8 (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 223 (Diamond Bus), the 82 (Diamond Bus), the 81 (National Express West Midlands), the 808 (National Express), the 422 (National Express), the 829 (National Express), the W12 (National Express). The most frequent is the 1, 92 times each weekday — board at Temple Street (Stop AP) and get off at Wolverhampton Street (after), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wolverhampton to Dudley?
Between 25 minutes on the 81 and 58 on the 27A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wolverhampton to Dudley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:28 and the last around 23:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wolverhampton to Dudley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.