The average train between Reading and Bicester takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Bicester. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bicester at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bicester. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bicester station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Reading to Bicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bicester Village station.
Book your Reading to Bicester train tickets online with Cross Country, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Bicester is 50.9 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bicester Village via Oxford in around 56 min.