Bicester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bicester

With a population of 35,902, Bicester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bicester to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bicester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Muddy Duck - Hethe (Main Street Hethe) and The Lion Wendlebury (Wendlebury Road) are great picks.

When to visit Bicester

Bicester in November
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bicester in November
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bicester

Plane

When flying to Bicester, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bicester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Bicester Heyford is the busiest station in Bicester. Another popular train station is Bicester North, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bicester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 52 miles from Bicester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bicester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bicester takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bicester, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bicester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Bicester Heyford is the busiest station in Bicester. Another popular train station is Bicester North, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bicester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 52 miles from Bicester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bicester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bicester takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bicester

Airlines serving Bicester

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bicester

Most booked hotels in Bicester

Marlborough Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
The Blenheim Buttery
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Holiday Inn Express Bicester
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£133+
The Holt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£91+

Hiring a car in Bicester

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bicester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bicester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.