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

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
S$ 77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 77
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Cardiff takes 2h 01m and costs around S$ 140 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 171 for a 2h 13m 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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oldbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 14 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Cardiff takes 2h 01m and costs around S$ 140 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 171 for a 2h 13m 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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oldbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Oldbury

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldbury

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 67+
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B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 64+
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Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport - Nec By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 96+
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Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 53+
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Malacuna Birmingham
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 56+
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Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay S$ 2.37 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 S$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.37 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 S$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.