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
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 center. The shortest flight to Oldbury from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to Bristol takes 1h 18m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 32m 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 171 km from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 185 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 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 center. The shortest flight to Oldbury from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to Bristol takes 1h 18m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 32m 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 171 km from Oldbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 185 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around $85 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, 10243 reviews)
$101+
ibis Styles Birmingham Oldbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1561 reviews)
$70+
Novotel Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2927 reviews)
$89+
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Oldbury
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2838 reviews)
$69+
Travelodge Birmingham Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 117 reviews)
$35+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.8, 34 reviews)
$36+

Renting a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.