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. Dudley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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.
How to Get to Dudley
Plane
When flying to Dudley, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dudley include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Dudley departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dudley, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dudley to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £47 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Dudley Port is the busiest station in Dudley. Another popular train station is Dudley Sandwell And Dudley, Wmidlands, located 0.4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dudley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 109 miles 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 Manchester, the bus ride to Dudley takes 115 miles and will cost you around £14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Dudley
Where to stay in Dudley
Average rates range from around £55 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
Hiring a car in Dudley
Hiring a car in Dudley costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Dudley is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.