What is the cheapest way to get from Dudley to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Dudley to Manchester is to bus via Newhall St which costs £7 - £17 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dudley to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Dudley to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dudley and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castle Gate Island and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dudley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dudley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Tipton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Dudley to Manchester?

The distance between Dudley and Manchester is 74 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dudley to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Dudley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £23 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Dudley to Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Dudley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dudley to Manchester bus from?

Dudley to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Castle Gate Island station.

Where do I catch the Dudley to Manchester train from?

Dudley to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Dudley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dudley to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £23 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Dudley to Manchester bus arrive?

Dudley to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Dudley to Manchester train arrive?

Dudley to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Dudley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dudley to Manchester is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Dudley to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Dudley to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dudley to Manchester?

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Dudley to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dudley to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 41m
£23–114
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Rowley Rd to Newhall StX8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
4h 7m
£7–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Castle Gate Island to Manchester Central Coach Station422 / ...
2h 10m
£14–27
Drive 78.9 mi
1. Drive from Dudley to Manchester78.9 mi
1h 41m
£20–29

Dudley to Manchester by train

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Distance: 73.4 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Dudley, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Castle Gate Island to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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