Travelling to Dudley Higher Education and Skills Centre

The Dudley Higher Education and Skills Centre is located on Castle Hill, a short distance from Dudley town centre. The Centre is easily accessible by road, bus, rail, and soon via the new Metro extension.

Please aware that significant transport upgrades are currently taking place in the area that may affect journeys.

Dudley Higher Education and Skills Centre address

Dudley Higher Education and Skills Centre
Zoological Drive
Dudley
DY1 4AL

 

Getting here by car

Our Dudley campus sits on the A461 (Castle Hill), approximately 3 miles from M5 Junction 2.

If you’re travelling from Wolverhampton on the A4150 along the Birmingham New Road. Those travelling from Birmingham should take New Birmingham Road after leaving M5 Junction 2.

Please note: Roadworks are taking place on Castle Hill due to the ongoing West Midlands Metro Extension. Allow extra time for traffic management measures, especially during peak times.

Parking

The car park is accessed via Tipton Road, DY1 4AL. 

Getting here by bus

Dudley Bus Station is completely closed from January 2024 until Autumn 2026 due to building works for the new Dudley Bus Interchange.

During this period, buses will stop around Coronation Gardens and Tower Street. Directional signage will guide pedestrians towards Castle Hill. Walking from temporary bus stops to Castle Hill will take approximately 2-5 minutes.

Getting here by rail

The nearest rail stations are:

  • Dudley Port Station (approx. 3 miles)
  • Sandwell & Dudley Station (approx. 5 miles)

There are frequent bus services from Dudley Port Station to Dudley town centre. To plan rail journeys, visit West Midlands Railway or Chiltern Railways. 

Transport developments

Dudley is undergoing major transport improvements that will make travelling to the new Higher Education and Skills Centre simple. The West Midlands Metro extension will bring fast, frequent tram services through Dudley, with a planned stop at Castle Hill. When complete, it will link our campus directly with Wolverhampton, Birmingham and the wider Black Country.

Work is also underway to develop the new Dudley Bus Interchange, a modern travel hub that will connect local bus routes alongside the Metro for smoother, more sustainable journeys.

These upgrades will make travel easy to reach the Higher Education and Skills Centre, whether you’re travelling from nearby towns or across the West Midlands.