The average train between Portsmouth and Bicester takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Bicester. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Bicester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Bicester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Bicester station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Portsmouth to Bicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Bicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Portsmouth to Bicester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bicester is 122.5 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bicester Village via Basingstoke and Oxford in around 3h 17m.