One of the UK's Biggest Outlet Shopping Destinations
Bicester Village in Oxfordshire is one of the most visited shopping destinations in the country, home to well over 150 designer and luxury outlet boutiques. It's busy year-round, but the run-up to Christmas and the Boxing Day sales are its two biggest weeks — and also the two weeks when getting there and back is hardest.
Bicester Village sits just off the M40, around 60 miles from central London. On a normal day that's a straightforward run. On Boxing Day and the days either side, it's a different story — car parks fill early, approach roads back up, and the walk from an overflow car park can add a long queue before you've even reached the entrance.
Why Driving Isn't Worth It on Sale Days
Between the traffic on the M40, the search for parking, and the walk in from wherever you end up leaving the car, driving yourself to Bicester Village during the festive sale period can easily eat into the time you'd rather spend shopping. And after a long day carrying bags around, nobody wants to be the one driving everyone home.
One pickup, one drop-off right at the village, and a driver waiting for the journey home — no parking search, no traffic stress, no designated driver needed.
A Group Day Out, Not a Solo Dash
Coach or minibus hire turns a Bicester Village trip into an easy group day out rather than a logistical challenge. It works well for a group of friends planning a festive shopping day, a family outing, or an office post-Christmas get-together. For smaller groups, our mini coach hire and minibus options are a cost-effective way to travel together without everyone driving separately.
Bigger Groups & Office Outings
For larger office outings or bigger friend groups, our 24-33 seater coaches keep everyone together for the journey, with space for shopping bags on the way home. See our day trips & tours page for more on how we arrange group days out from London.
Pair It With Oxford
Bicester Village sits close to Oxford, and some groups combine the two into a single day — a morning at the outlets followed by an afternoon in the city, or the other way round. If that's of interest, take a look at our London to Oxford coach hire guide for the wider route.
Book Ahead for Boxing Day
Vehicles for Boxing Day and the surrounding week get booked up quickly every year. Tell us your group size, pickup location and preferred date, and we'll match you with the right vehicle — always with a professional, DVSA-licensed driver and clear, all-inclusive pricing.
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