What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Oldbury?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Oldbury is to bus and line 87 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Oldbury?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Oldbury is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Oldbury Interchange via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Sandwell & Dudley via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Leicester to Oldbury?

The distance between Leicester and Oldbury is 45 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Oldbury without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Oldbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £22 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Oldbury?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Leicester to Oldbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Oldbury bus from?

Leicester to Oldbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Oldbury train from?

Leicester to Oldbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Oldbury?

The best way to get from Leicester to Oldbury is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 87 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Leicester to Oldbury bus arrive?

Leicester to Oldbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Leicester to Oldbury train arrive?

Leicester to Oldbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Oldbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Oldbury is 49 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Leicester to Oldbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Oldbury?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Oldbury?

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Where can I stay near Oldbury?

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Leicester to Oldbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 87 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Oldbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 17m
£23–35
Bus, line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Oldbury Interchangebus 87 / ...
1h 46m
£7–12
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Oldburycar 49 mi
57 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Oldburytaxi 49 mi
57 min
£150–190
Bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Markets to Smethwick Galton Bridge Stationbus 80
2h 45m
£13–26

Leicester to Oldbury by train

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Oldbury, Sandwell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Oldbury Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Newhall Street in around 1h 46m.

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