Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Oldbury

Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
€51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
€51
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 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Oldbury include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and British Airways. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 55m and costs around €41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €54 for a 2h 25m trip. Located 1.7 miles 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 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 106 miles from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around €9. From London, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Oldbury, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Oldbury include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and British Airways. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 55m and costs around €41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €54 for a 2h 25m trip. Located 1.7 miles 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 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 106 miles from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around €9. From London, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Oldbury

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldbury

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€54+
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Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€34+
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Malacuna Birmingham
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€37+
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Britannia Hotel Birmingham New Street Station Birmingham
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
€47+
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Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.60 and €24.80. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.60 and €24.80. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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