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 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 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bicester takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 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 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bicester takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Bicester

Airlines serving Bicester

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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+
Sturdys Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
The Blenheim Buttery
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Holiday Inn Express Bicester
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£134+
The Holt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£95+

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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Bicester is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.