Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oldbury has to offer.

When to visit Oldbury

Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$60
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 center. The shortest flight to Oldbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 32m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 25m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 106 miles from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 115 miles and will cost you around $9. From London, the ticket costs about $15 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 center. The shortest flight to Oldbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 32m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 25m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 106 miles from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 115 miles and will cost you around $9. From London, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Oldbury

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldbury

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

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Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2811 reviews)
$48+
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B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2864 reviews)
$49+
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Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Oldbury by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2277 reviews)
$53+
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The Swan by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Good (7.8, 2129 reviews)
$71+
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Premier Inn Birmingham Oldbury - M5 Jct2
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$65+
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Malacuna Birmingham
3 stars
Good (7, 2425 reviews)
$43+
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Renting a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Oldbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. 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 rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Oldbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. 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 rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.