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 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oldbury from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 2h 05m and costs around S$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 40 for a 4h 18m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 177 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 177 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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to London takes 2h 05m and costs around S$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 40 for a 4h 18m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 177 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Oldbury

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldbury

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 109+
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Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 62+
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Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Redditch By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 82+
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Holiday Inn Birmingham M6, Jct.7 By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 66+
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Malacuna Birmingham
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 56+
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Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 51+
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Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.18 and S$ 37.57. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.18 and S$ 37.57. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.