Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bicester in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bicester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bicester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bicester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bicester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Bicester

BHXBirmingham
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Bicester

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bicester

Most booked hotels in Bicester

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Bell at Hampton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Marlborough Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The Blenheim Buttery
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Express Bicester
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Sturdys Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Holt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Bicester

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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