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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oldbury to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Oldbury
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 centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Oldbury include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Oldbury departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £37 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 1.7 miles 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 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Oldbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 106 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 30 miles and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Oldbury
Where to stay in Oldbury
Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £43 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury
Most booked hotels in Oldbury
Hiring a car in Oldbury
Hiring a car in Oldbury costs £31 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Oldbury.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. 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.