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
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bicester in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bicester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 10 km from the city centre, Bicester Heyford is the busiest station in Bicester. Another popular train station is Bicester North, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bicester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 84 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bicester takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Bicester, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bicester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 10 km from the city centre, Bicester Heyford is the busiest station in Bicester. Another popular train station is Bicester North, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bicester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 84 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bicester takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bicester

Airlines serving Bicester

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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)
£133+
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
The Blenheim Buttery
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Holiday Inn Express Bicester
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Feathers Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£298+
Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£125+

Hiring a car in Bicester

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £46 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £46 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.