Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 16 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 16 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 16 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 16 Sept
2 h 25 m
Buses on 16 Sept
52
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oldbury to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oldbury to London will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Wed 16 Sept, we found 52 buses from Oldbury to London, including 52 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oldbury to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 170 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oldbury to London:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldbury to London costing on average £62.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Oldbury to London coaches for today, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:40 Oldbury | 5h10 | 3:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 16 September | |||||
FlixBus | 2:30 Oldbury | 3h00 | 5:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 Oldbury | 3h35 | 6:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 Oldbury | 3h15 | 5:45 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 Oldbury | 2h50 | 5:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 Oldbury | 3h15 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h35 | 7:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h10 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Oldbury | 3h50 | 10:20 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Oldbury | 3h15 | 9:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Oldbury | 3h10 | 10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Oldbury | 2h35 | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Oldbury | 3h45 | 11:15 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Oldbury | 4h15 | 11:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Oldbury | 2h35 | 10:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Oldbury | 3h10 | 11:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Oldbury | 2h45 | 11:15 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Oldbury | 2h25 | 10:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Oldbury | 3h00 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Oldbury | 3h10 | 12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Oldbury | 2h35 | 11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Oldbury | 3h10 | 13:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Oldbury | 2h35 | 12:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Oldbury | 2h30 | 14:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Oldbury | 3h05 | 14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Oldbury | 2h25 | 14:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Oldbury | 3h00 | 15:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Oldbury | 3h00 | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Oldbury | 2h25 | 15:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Oldbury to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 170 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Most Oldbury to London buses use the Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Oldbury and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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