Dudley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dudley

With a population of 199’059, Dudley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dudley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Dudley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Koyla Kitchen at The Thorns (174 Thorns Road Brierley Hill) and Chiquito - Dudley (Castlegate Park) are great picks.

When to visit Dudley

Dudley in March
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dudley in March
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dudley in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dudley, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Dudley

Plane

When flying to Dudley, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dudley departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dudley, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Dudley to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £19 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 2.6 km from the city centre, Dudley Port is the busiest station in Dudley. Another popular train station is Dudley Sandwell And Dudley, Wmidlands, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dudley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 175 km from Dudley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dudley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dudley takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to Dudley, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dudley departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dudley, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Dudley to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £19 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 2.6 km from the city centre, Dudley Port is the busiest station in Dudley. Another popular train station is Dudley Sandwell And Dudley, Wmidlands, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dudley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 175 km from Dudley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dudley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dudley takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Airlines serving Dudley

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dudley

Average rates range from around £56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £39 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dudley

Most booked hotels in Dudley

Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£71+
Village Hotel Birmingham Dudley
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£64+
The Station Hotel and Banqueting
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£47+
Himley House by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Dudley

Hiring a car in Dudley costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dudley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dudley, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dudley costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dudley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dudley, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.