The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Bicester
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Bicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Bicester will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Bicester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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
Derby to Bicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Bicester trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:39 Derby | 4h15 | 08:54 Bicester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:46 Derby | 4h08 | 08:54 Bicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Bicester
Trains from Derby to Bicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 21:27 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Derby to Bicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Bicester from £71. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Bicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Bicester 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 Bicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Bicester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- 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.
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