The cheapest and fastest trains from Dudley to London
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dudley to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dudley to London will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dudley for London every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Dudley to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dudley to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 174 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dudley to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Dudley to London trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:33 Dudley | 2h52 | 12:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:37 Dudley | 3h54 | 13:31 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:37 Dudley | 3h14 | 13:51 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 07:56 Dudley | 2h28 | 10:24 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dudley to London
Trains from Dudley to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast from Dudley to London trainsWest Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Dudley and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dudley to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dudley to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dudley and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:45 - 20:10 Sunday 07:45 - 16:20
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Disabled toilet beyond gateline in ticket hall Other toilets on Platform 1
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside the station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use bus stop M in Anerley Hill for buses towards Beckenham Junction, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Sutton and West Croydon Use bus stop P in Anerley Hill for buses towards Balham, New Cross Gate, Tulse Hill and London Bridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services.
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Metro: Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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