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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £127, while a flight costs an average of £208.
Distance: 470 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£208 Average Price | £127 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bicester:
A train is £81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bicester costing on average £208.
Other travel options to Bicester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
The journey is about 55m faster (5h 38m by train vs 6h 33m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£127 vs £133). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Bicester from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bicester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bicester are Oxford, London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and High Wycombe. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bicester on Omio.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Milton Keynes is a modern Buckinghamshire city known for its grid layout, green spaces and major shopping centre. It is closely linked with Bletchley Park and has a spacious, practical character shaped by post-war planning.
High Wycombe is a Buckinghamshire market town known for its furniture-making past and its setting by the Chiltern Hills. It combines a busy modern centre with a historic character and easy access to nearby countryside.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bicester:
A train is £81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bicester costing on average £208.
Other travel options to Bicester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Bicester as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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