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
AED 259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 259
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around AED 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 66 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 AED 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 193 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around AED 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 66 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 AED 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Oldbury

Airlines serving Oldbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldbury

Average rates range from around AED 312 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 204 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)
AED 368+
Novotel Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 323+
Travelodge Birmingham Central
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 132+
ibis budget Birmingham Airport - NEC
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 248+
Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
AED 168+

Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oldbury, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oldbury, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.