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Why Catalyst



Access to Talent


At the centre of the Oxford–Cambridge Arc, giving access to one of the UK’s strongest pools of skilled people across technology, advanced manufacturing, R&D and related sectors.





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World-Class Innovation, Local Talent


Catalyst Bicester is more than a business location – it’s a destination for growth, creativity and connection.

At the heart of the UK’s knowledge corridor, Catalyst offers sustainable, high-quality workspace in a setting designed for balance and inspiration. Just off the A41 and minutes from the M40, you’re perfectly placed for Oxford, London, and Birmingham. Heathrow, Birmingham International and London Oxford airports are all within easy reach.


A Town on the Rise

Bicester is one of the UK’s fastest-growing towns, with over 10,000 new homes planned and the population set to rise beyond 50,000 by 2031—creating a rich local talent pool for ambitious businesses. Major new infrastructure and pioneering developments, including the UK’s largest self-build site and a zero-carbon eco-town, reinforce its forward-thinking credentials.




At the Heart of Innovation


Oxfordshire has one of the world’s highest concentrations of innovation assets, leading in technologies such as fusion energy, autonomous vehicles, quantum computing, life sciences, and electric vehicle tech.

The University of Oxford generates more spin-outs than any other UK university, with over 200 science and tech start-ups powering the region’s growth.






Power Provision


Market-leading specification with 20 kVA per 1,000 sq ft – designed to meet the needs of industrial technology and advanced manufacturing businesses.





Flexible Design


Buildings designed with flexibility in mind – suitable for various industrial technology uses including R&D labs, advanced manufacturing and head office functions.



Amenities on the Doorstep


Excellent local offer including David Lloyd sports club, Holiday Inn hotel, Bicester Village retail, and Bicester Shopping Park – all supporting staff wellbeing and client engagement.





Well-being built in


A thriving team starts with balance. At Catalyst Bicester, well-being comes as standard.

The on-site David Lloyd club offers everything from a full gym to indoor and outdoor pools and world-class tennis courts – all just steps from your workplace.

Next door, the new Holiday Inn Express offers meeting rooms, conference spaces, dining, and accommodation.

A short walk connects you to Bicester Village, the High Street, Tesco, and the new Bicester Shopping Park, home to Boots, M&S Foodhall, Next with Costa Coffee, and Nike.






Connectivity


Bicester has excellent rail connections to London, Oxford, Reading and shortly the East West Rail will provide a new rail line connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Bicester, Milton Keynes (Bletchley) and Bedford. Much of the route is already completed and the entire link should be operational in the mid 2030’s.




  • Road
  • Rail

  • London
    • 1h 10 min via road
    • 50 min via rail
  • M40 J9
    • 4 min via road
  • Oxford
    • 20 min via road
    • 16 min via rail
  • Reading
    • 50 min via road
    • 55 min via rail
  • Milton Keynes
    • 40 min via road
    • 22 min* via rail
  • Heathrow
    • 45 min via road
  • Birmingham
    • 1h via road
    • 1h 5 min via rail
  • Cambridge
    • 1h 30 min via road
    • 1h** via rail
  • * New line opening in 2025
  • ** New line opening in 2030's

Bicester North

  • Foot
    • 33 min
  • Bike
    • 10 min
  • Car
    • 6 min
  • Bus
    • 13 min
  • (S5 to Bicester)

Bicester Village Station

  • Foot
    • 28 min
  • Bike
    • 5 min
  • Car
    • 5 min
  • Bus
    • 5 min
  • (S5 to Langford Village)

Oxford

  • Bike
    • 59 min
  • Car
    • 22 min
  • Bus
    • 32 min
  • (S5 to Oxford)






Bus routes

  • S5
  • S5 (Peak Only)
  • X5
  • E1
  • 25A
  • 26
  • 21
  • Bus Stop

Cycle routes

  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Bronze
  • 51



Connected for the Future


Bicester sits at the centre of the East West Rail—one of the UK’s most transformative transport projects. The Oxford–Bicester section is already running, services to Milton Keynes launch in 2025, and extensions to Bedford and Cambridge follow by the mid-2030s.