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About Sandwell

Sandwell forms part of the Black Country between Birmingham and Wolverhampton, easily reached via the M5 motorway. Junction 1 serves West Bromwich whilst Junction 2 accesses Oldbury, with the A4018 connecting the borough's six towns. Most journeys are local commutes into Birmingham city centre, though the M54 provides swift access to Telford and Shropshire. Thomas Telford's magnificent Galton Bridge still carries trains across the canal in a soaring 70-foot arch.

Where is Sandwell on the map?

Sandwell is in England, at 52.500, -1.967 - about 11 km south-east of Vicarage.

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Sandwell District1 mi 5 minSmethwick1 mi 5 minBlack Patch2 mi 5 minMerry Hill, Sandwell2 mi 5 minCape Hill2 mi 5 minWest Smethwick2 mi 5 minWinson Green2 mi 5 minLondonderry, Sandwell2 mi 10 minHandsworth, City and Birmingham3 mi 10 minGib Heath3 mi 10 minRotton Park3 mi 10 minBearwood, Sandwell3 mi 10 minMayer's Green3 mi 10 minWest Bromwich3 mi 10 minHockley, City and Birmingham3 mi 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Sandwell?

The closest airport to Sandwell is Birmingham Airport, 29 km (about 33 min by car). Other airports nearby: East Midlands Airport.

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