18 Dudley to Merry Hill via Netherton, Haden Hill

Operated by National Express West Midlands. First bus 04:57, last bus 23:30. 62 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Merry Hill from Evolve Campus (Stop DY4): 10:12, 10:42, 11:12

Next towards Dudley from Merry Hill Bus Station (Stand C): 10:25, 10:55, 11:25

Wanted a different 18? 58 other bus routes are numbered 18 elsewhere in the UK — see every 18 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Merry Hill Bus Station · Monday to Friday · 32 journeys
Stop 04:5705:4706:1206:3707:0707:3208:0708:3709:1209:4210:1210:4211:1211:4212:1212:4213:1213:4214:1214:4215:1215:4216:1216:4217:1217:4218:3019:3020:3021:3022:3023:30
Evolve Campus (Stop DY4) 04:5705:4706:1206:3707:0707:3208:0708:3709:1209:4210:1210:4211:1211:4212:1212:4213:1213:4214:1214:4215:1215:4216:1216:4217:1217:4218:3019:3020:3021:3022:3023:30
Archhill Street (adj) 05:0405:5406:1906:4707:1707:4308:1808:4809:2109:5110:2110:5111:2111:5112:2112:5113:2113:5114:2114:5115:2315:5316:2316:5317:2317:5318:3719:3720:3721:3722:3723:37
Highland Road (opposite) 05:0805:5806:2406:5207:2207:4908:2408:5409:2609:5610:2610:5611:2611:5612:2612:5613:2613:5614:2614:5615:2915:5916:2916:5917:2917:5918:4119:4120:4121:4122:4123:41
Wesley Avenue (opp) 05:1906:0906:3707:0707:3708:0608:4109:1109:4110:1110:4111:1111:4112:1112:4113:1113:4114:1114:4115:1115:4416:1416:4417:1417:4418:1418:5219:5220:5221:5222:5223:52
Merry Hill Bus Station (Stand C) 05:2706:1706:4707:1707:4708:1608:5109:2109:5110:2110:5111:2111:5112:2112:5113:2113:5114:2114:5115:2115:5616:2616:5617:2617:5618:2619:0020:0021:0022:0023:0000:00

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with National Express West Midlands whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the 18

National Express West Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, students and older passengers.

Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS · Adult Single · Child Single

…and 68 more tickets on this route.

A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.

Ticket types come from National Express West Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 14 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with National Express West Midlands.

52–73% on time
average delay 3.2 min · the range 81 live GPS observations over 30 days can support

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express West Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 18

18 towards Merry Hill

All 47 stops
  1. Evolve Campus (Stop DY4) Dudley
  2. Stone Street (Stop DY14) Dudley
  3. Magistrates Court (opp) Dudley
  4. Stafford Street (after) Dudley
  5. The Lamp Tavern (opposite) Blowers Green
  6. Queen's Cross (after) Blowers Green
  7. Gammage Street (opp) Blowers Green
  8. Duncan Edwards Way (before) Blowers Green
  9. The Sling (adj) Blowers Green
  10. Simms Lane (opp) Baptist End
  11. Archhill Street (adj) Netherton
  12. Church Road (opp) Netherton
  13. Bishton Grove (opp) Netherton
  14. Washington Street (opp) Darby End
  15. Saltwells Road (opp) Darby End
  16. Molyneux Road (opp) Darby End
  17. Cox's Lane (adjacent) Brickhouse Farm
  18. Highland Road (opposite) Old Hill
  19. Tinsley Avenue (adj) Haden Hill
  20. Lawrence Lane (adj) Haden Hill
  21. Spinners End Drive (after) Cradley Heath
  22. Tesco (opp) Cradley Heath
  23. Central Market Hall (adjacent) Cradley Heath
  24. Station Street (opposite) Cradley Heath
  25. Congreaves Road (after) Cradley Heath
  26. Surfeit Hill (adj) Cradley
  27. Timbertree Estate (adj) Cradley
  28. Newland Gardens (before) Haden Hill
  29. Coppice Road (adj) Haden Hill
  30. Mill Road (adj) Haden Hill
  31. Corngreaves Road (adj) Cradley
  32. Banners Lane (adj) Timbertree
  33. Colley Lane (Before) Colley Gate
  34. Littlehill Crescent (opp) Colley Gate
  35. Middletree Road (adj) Colley Gate
  36. Wesley Avenue (opp) Netherend
  37. Blaenwern Drive (adj) Netherend
  38. Mogul Lane (opp) Netherend
  39. Netherend Square (opp) Netherend
  40. Netherend Lane (after) Netherend
  41. Stour Hill (opp) Netherend
  42. New Street (opp) Netherend
  43. East Street (opp) Quarry Bank
  44. Maughan Street (opp) Quarry Bank
  45. Sun Street (after) Quarry Bank
  46. Two Woods Lane (adj) Merry Hill
  47. Merry Hill Bus Station (Stand C) Merry Hill

18 towards Dudley

All 46 stops
  1. Merry Hill Bus Station (Stand C) Merry Hill
  2. Two Woods Lane (opp) Merry Hill
  3. Sun Street (before) Quarry Bank
  4. Maughan Street (adj) Quarry Bank
  5. East Street (adj) Quarry Bank
  6. New Street (adj) Netherend
  7. Stour Hill (adj) Netherend
  8. Netherend Lane (before) Netherend
  9. Mogul Lane (adj) Netherend
  10. Blaenwern Drive (opp) Netherend
  11. Wesley Avenue (adj) Netherend
  12. Middletree Road (opp) Colley Gate
  13. Littlehill Crescent (adj) Colley Gate
  14. Hillbank Road (opp) Colley Gate
  15. Banners Lane (opp) Timbertree
  16. Corngreaves Road (opp) Cradley
  17. Mill Road (opp) Haden Hill
  18. Coppice Road Haden Hill
  19. Newland Gardens (after) Haden Hill
  20. Timbertree Estate (opp) Cradley
  21. Surfeit Hill (opp) Cradley
  22. Congreaves Road (opposite) Cradley Heath
  23. Five Ways (before) Cradley Heath
  24. Central Market Hall (opposite) Cradley Heath
  25. Tesco (before) Cradley Heath
  26. Spinners End Drive (before) Cradley Heath
  27. Lawrence Lane (opp) Haden Hill
  28. Tinsley Avenue (opp) Haden Hill
  29. Highland Road (adjacent) Old Hill
  30. Ash Street (opposite) Old Hill
  31. Cox's Lane (opp) Brickhouse Farm
  32. Molyneux Road (adj) Darby End
  33. Saltwells Road (adj) Darby End
  34. Washington Street (adj) Darby End
  35. Bishton Grove (adj) Netherton
  36. Church Road (adj) Netherton
  37. Archhill Street (opp) Netherton
  38. Simms Lane (adj) Baptist End
  39. The Sling (opp) Blowers Green
  40. Duncan Edwards Way (before) Netherton
  41. Duncan Edwards Way (after) Blowers Green
  42. Gammage Street (adj) Blowers Green
  43. Queen's Cross (before) Blowers Green
  44. Stafford Street (adj) Dudley
  45. Wolverhampton Street (after) Dudley
  46. Evolve Campus (Stop DY4) Dudley

Towns & areas on this route

DudleyMerry HillHaden HillNethertonColley GateOld HillBrickhouse FarmCradley HeathQuarry BankDarby EndBaptist EndBlowers Green

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 18 bus?

The first 18 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:57 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 18 bus?

The last 18 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 18 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express West Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 18 bus?

The 18 is operated by National Express West Midlands.

Timetable data from National Express West Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.