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$ 78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 78
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 centre. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 2h 30m and costs around S$ 101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 73 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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around S$ 30. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 30 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Oldbury, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 2h 30m and costs around S$ 101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 73 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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around S$ 30. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 30 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Oldbury

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldbury

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,598 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,545 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,428 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,316 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,076 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
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Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 89+
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Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 50+
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Malacuna Birmingham
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 56+
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Britannia Hotel Birmingham New Street Station Birmingham
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 71+
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Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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$ 27.70 and S$ 36.93. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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$ 27.70 and S$ 36.93. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.