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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Oldbury is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Oldbury is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Oldbury Interchange via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Sandwell & Dudley via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Swansea to Oldbury?

The distance between Swansea and Oldbury is 169 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Oldbury without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 30m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Swansea to Oldbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Oldbury bus from?

Swansea to Oldbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Oldbury train from?

Swansea to Oldbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Oldbury?

The best way to get from Swansea to Oldbury is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 30m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Swansea to Oldbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Oldbury train arrive?

Swansea to Oldbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Oldbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Oldbury is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Swansea to Oldbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Oldbury?

There are 3353+ hotels available in Oldbury.

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 30m
£82–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
4h 51m
£20–33
Drive 118.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Oldburycar 118.2 mi
2h 42m
£29–42
Bus via Lordswood Road
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
5h 3m
£35–80
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Sandwell & Dudleytrain Shrewsbury - Birmingham International / ...
5h 42m
£64–106

Swansea to Oldbury by train

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Oldbury, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Sandwell & Dudley via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway once daily. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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