Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Oldbury

Oldbury in November
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in November
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 36h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oldbury. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 17m and costs around $409 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $73 for a 2h 25m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oldbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 185 km and will cost you around $46. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 209 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 36h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oldbury. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 17m and costs around $409 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $73 for a 2h 25m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oldbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 185 km and will cost you around $46. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Oldbury

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldbury

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,260 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,243 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$103+
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Hilton Birmingham Metropole
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$171+
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Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$74+
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Malacuna Birmingham
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$79+
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Britannia Hotel Birmingham New Street Station Birmingham
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$95+
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Himley Country Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay $3.02 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 $36.13 and $48.17. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.02 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 $36.13 and $48.17. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.