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
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bicester in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Train. The train journey from Bicester to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Bicester takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Train. The train journey from Bicester to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Bicester takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bicester

Airlines serving Bicester

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bicester

Most booked hotels in Bicester

Duke Of Marlborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Marlborough Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£135+
Holiday Inn Express Bicester
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
The Blenheim Buttery
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£77+
The Feathers Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£302+
Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£123+

Hiring a car in Bicester

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £49 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 Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £49 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 Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.