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

Oldbury travel guide

Oldbury Tourism | Oldbury Guide

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 221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldbury in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 221
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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 40m and costs around AED 264 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about AED 114 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 CarWiz, 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 AED 51. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 201 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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Oldbury to Manchester takes 1h 40m and costs around AED 264 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about AED 114 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 CarWiz, 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 AED 51. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Oldbury

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldbury

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,697 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,141 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oldbury

Most booked hotels in Oldbury

Ibis Styles Birmingham Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 228+
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Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 205+
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B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 187+
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Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport - Nec By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 275+
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Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 156+
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Britannia Hotel Birmingham New Street Station Birmingham
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 195+
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Hiring a car in Oldbury

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 80.65 and AED 107.53. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 80.65 and AED 107.53. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.