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
RM 336
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 336
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around RM 258 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 91 for a 1h 32m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 161 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 57 for a journey of 185 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around RM 258 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 91 for a 1h 32m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oldbury takes 161 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 57 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around RM 449 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 272 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 475+
Novotel Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 408+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 172+
ibis budget Birmingham Airport - NEC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 338+
Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
RM 218+

Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Oldbury is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.