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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bicester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Bicester to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m 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 (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bicester

Most booked hotels in Bicester

Marlborough Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£135+
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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)
£301+
Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+

Hiring a car in Bicester

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £48 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 £17.83 and £23.77. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bicester, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bicester costs £48 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 £17.83 and £23.77. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bicester, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.