The average train between Cheltenham and Bicester takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Bicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Bicester. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bicester at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bicester. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Bicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Cheltenham to Bicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Bicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bicester North station.
Book your Cheltenham to Bicester train tickets online with Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Bicester is 63.5 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bicester North via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 2h 21m.