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
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
€66
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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 3h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 32m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €18 for a 1h 46m 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 177 km and will cost you around €21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €21 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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 3h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 32m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €18 for a 1h 46m 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 177 km and will cost you around €21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around €88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €53 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)
€93+
Novotel Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€80+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€33+
ibis budget Birmingham Airport - NEC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€66+
Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
€43+

Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.