Trains to Sandwell and Dudley

Tickets usually become available to book online and on the app 12 weeks in advance. You can sign up for Advance Ticket Alerts to be notified when tickets for your routes become available. Remember that the earlier you book, the more you save - and with an Advance ticket, you’ll always have a seat booking for stress-free travel, whatever your destination.

When you travel First Class with Avanti, all you need to do is sit back and relax - and let us take care of the rest. You’ll enjoy roomier seats with a guaranteed table, so you can catch up on emails, watch an episode of your favourite show, or get stuck into a good book. We also offer complimentary food and drink on board in First Class, served to you at your table by a dedicated host (subject to availability), with a carefully chosen menu featuring suppliers local to our routes. And if you’re departing from or arriving at one of our stations with a First Class Lounge, you can take advantage of it to enjoy snacks, refreshments, comfortable seating and free, fast Wi-Fi.

The station is served by multiple bus routes, including service numbers 12, 4, 4M and 87. There is also a car park, and bike parking at the station - although passengers should be aware that there is no sheltered bike parking.

There is no taxi rank outside the station, but there are several local taxi companies including Sandwell (0121 563 0080), Dudley (01384 230010) and Oldbury (0121 5412222).

Yes, it’s easy to get to Sandwell and Dudley by train. Avanti West Coast runs regular trains to Sandwell and Dudley, so you can travel in comfort from wherever you are in the country. Check our train times page for up-to-date information on routes, journey times, and train timetables.

The station car park is available 24/7, so you can leave your car for the duration of your trip.

The best way to get cheap tickets to Sandwell and Dudley is to book in advance. You can do that online or on the Avanti West Coast app - and remember that when you book directly with us, you don’t pay any booking fees. It’s also easy to upgrade or change your ticket when you book with us, giving you more flexibility. There are also lots of other ways to save with Avanti. If you’re travelling with friends, family, colleagues or with a school group, consider booking a group ticket to benefit from cheaper tickets, or if you fall into one of our eligible groups, you could save up to a third on the cost of train tickets with a railcard.

There is plenty to keep you busy, no matter what time of year you visit Sandwell and Dudley. Each town has lots of attractions in their own right, but they're also located close to Birmingham, offering even more opportunities for things to do. Annual events in Birmingham include the annual Moseley Folk & Arts Festival in September, the avant-garde music and arts festival Supersonic, and the Sandwell and Birmingham Mela, the biggest of its kind in the UK.