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
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Bristol takes 1h 18m and costs around $139 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $98 for a 1h 30m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 145 km and will cost you around $23. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 153 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Bristol takes 1h 18m and costs around $139 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $98 for a 1h 30m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 145 km and will cost you around $23. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 153 km.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $85 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)
$168+
Novotel Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$143+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$59+
ibis budget Birmingham Airport - NEC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$101+
Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$74+

Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.