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Compare train and bus for Bicester to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bicester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bicester to Leicester:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bicester to Leicester costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $22 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46 (-€38). The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bicester to Leicester
How to get from Bicester to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bicester to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:22 AM3h48Bicester12:10 PMLeicester$181One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:22 AM3h48Bicester12:10 PMLeicester$181One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- 6:32 PM3h03Bicester9:35 PMLeicester$421One-way3 transfers
Other options
- 5:32 PM3h23Bicester8:55 PMLeicester$411One-way3 transfers
- 7:32 PM3h28Bicester11:00 PMLeicester$411One-way3 transfers
- 10:02 PM3h53Bicester1:55 AMLeicester$411One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bicester to Leicester:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bicester to Leicester costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bicester and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly depart from Bicester North (BCS) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
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