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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Oldbury is to bus and line 87 bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Oldbury is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Oldbury Interchange via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Oldbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester and arriving at Sandwell & Dudley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Chester to Oldbury?

The distance between Chester and Oldbury is 68 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Oldbury without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Chester to Oldbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Oldbury bus from?

Chester to Oldbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Oldbury train from?

Chester to Oldbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Oldbury?

The best way to get from Chester to Oldbury is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 87 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Chester to Oldbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Oldbury train arrive?

Chester to Oldbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Chester to Oldbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Oldbury is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Chester to Oldbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Oldbury?

There are 3277+ hotels available in Oldbury.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain Wrexham General - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Sandwell & Dudleytrain Preston - Rugby / ...
1h 49m
£25–57
Bus, line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Oldbury Interchangebus 87 / ...
2h 27m
£10–14
Drive 67.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Oldburycar 67.9 mi
1h 30m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Sandwell & Dudleytrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
1h 53m
£25–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Bus Stationbus 84
2. Take the train from Crewe to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 22m
£13–46

Chester to Oldbury by train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.7 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Sandwell & Dudley via Crewe in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Oldbury Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Newhall St in around 2h 27m.

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