Oldbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oldbury

With a population of 10.830, Oldbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oldbury to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Oldbury

Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oldbury

Plane

When flying to Oldbury, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $71 for a 1h 30m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Oldbury Rowley Regis, Wmidlands is the busiest station in Oldbury. Another popular train station is Oldbury Smethwick Rolfe Street, Wmidlands, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 km from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 161 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to Oldbury, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $71 for a 1h 30m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Oldbury Rowley Regis, Wmidlands is the busiest station in Oldbury. Another popular train station is Oldbury Smethwick Rolfe Street, Wmidlands, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 km from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 161 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$152+
Novotel Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$133+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$55+
ibis budget Birmingham Airport - NEC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$102+
Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$69+

Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay $2.83 per litre in Oldbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.85 and $45.13. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.83 per litre in Oldbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.85 and $45.13. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.