The cheapest and fastest trains from Bicester to Penrith
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bicester to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bicester to Penrith will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bicester for Penrith every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 325 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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.


Live departures
Bicester to Penrith train times
The table below shows live departures for Bicester to Penrith trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:04 Bicester | 5h54 | 11:58 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bicester to Penrith
Trains from Bicester to Penrith run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 11:54. The fastest train covers the 325 km distance in 5h 54m.
Distance 325 km |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 54m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 11:54 |
FAQs: Bicester to Penrith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bicester to Penrith 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 Penrith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bicester and Penrith
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:10 Saturday 06:35 - 18:00 Sunday 08:10 - 16:40
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 1
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By the Bicester Village Shuttle Bus stop and also on opposite side of station approach.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- 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
- Toilets Location: Men, Women and Disabled and baby change facilities are located in the station building near the gate line.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is seating within the station building and shelters on the platforms.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach Road
- Metro: The Bicester Village Shuttle Bus operates between Bicester Village Station and Bicester North Station every 15mins from 08:30 to 21:30.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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