The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Oldbury
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Oldbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Oldbury will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham for Oldbury on Fri, Apr 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest trains will take 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:16 AM0h13Birmingham9:29 AMOldbury$61One-way0 transfers
9:16 AM0h13Birmingham9:29 AMOldbury$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Oldbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Oldbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$5 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham to Oldbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Oldbury trains for tomorrow, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:16 AM Birmingham | 0h13 | 9:29 AM Oldbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Oldbury
Trains from Birmingham to Oldbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 13m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 5:44 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Birmingham to Oldbury trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham and Oldbury from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Oldbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Oldbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oldbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Oldbury
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 09:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Western Road, located at the main entrance to the station car park.
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