Bidwell represented England at age-group level from U16 through to U19. He made his U16 debut in England's opening 2009 Montaigu Tournament group stage match versus Russia on 8 April 2009. He scored England's third goal in a 3–1 win. He scored his second goal for the U16s with a penalty in a 3–0 win over Ivory Coast in England's final group match. He played in the final, in which England beat Germany in a penalty shootout. Bidwell won the 2009 Nordic Tournament with the U17s and scored the winning goal in extra time in the final as England fought back from two goals down to beat Scotland 3–2. Bidwell made his only appearance for the U18s in a friendly against Italy on 12 April 2011. He replaced George Thorne at half time during the 1–1 draw. Bidwell made his U19 debut in a 1–0 friendly win over Denmark on 10 November 2011. He started the match and was replaced by Todd Kane at half time. He made a half-time substitute appearance for Everton teammate Luke Garbutt in a 2–1 friendly win over Czech Republic on 28 February 2012. Bidwell was called up for England's 2012 European U19 Championship elite qualification games and played the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 win over Switzerland on 30 May 2012. Despite being uncapped at U20 level, Bidwell was named in Peter Taylor's provisional squad for the 2013 U20 World Cup, but was left out of the final squad.