Oldbury travel guide

Oldbury Tourism | Oldbury Guide

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 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Oldbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 32m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 110 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 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 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 32m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 110 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $51 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, 10557 reviews)
$99+
ibis Styles Birmingham Oldbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1538 reviews)
$70+
Novotel Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3020 reviews)
$86+
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Oldbury
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2877 reviews)
$75+
Travelodge Birmingham Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 114 reviews)
$34+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.8, 38 reviews)
$39+

Renting a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.