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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bicester to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bicester to Birmingham will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 9 trains that leave Bicester for Birmingham on Wed, Aug 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L37622
L37400
L37365
L37401
L37903
L37903
L37400
L37401
L37383
L37365Trains from Bicester to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bicester to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L37622 | 6:55 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h10 | 8:05 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37392 | 7:25 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h10 | 8:35 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37401 | 7:57 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h08 | 9:05 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37365 | 8:24 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h10 | 9:34 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37400 | 8:58 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h07 | 10:05 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37887+ G00855 | 9:34 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h17 | 10:51 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
L37383 | 9:56 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h09 | 11:05 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37903 | 10:27 AM Bicester North (BCS) | 1h06 | 11:33 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C29751+ G00701 | 10:42 AM Bicester Village (BIT) | 1h34 | 12:16 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bicester to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bicester to Birmingham trains use the Bicester North to Birmingham Moor Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Bicester and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bicester North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bicester North.
Wi-Fi is available at Bicester North.
Ticket office support is available at Bicester North. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bicester North: Parking, WC.
Available at Bicester North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bicester North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bicester Village has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bicester Village.
Wi-Fi is available at Bicester Village.
Ticket office support is available at Bicester Village.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bicester Village: Parking, WC.
Available at Bicester Village: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bicester Village: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. There is step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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