Getting Here

Getting here is easy — reach us by road, rail, bus, bike, plane or even helicopter.

TRAINS

Silverstone is well supported by many train stations close by.

  • In the area and all under 13 miles (20km) away are Banbury, Milton Keynes and Northampton Train stations.
    BUS TRANSFER

    Use our handy bus transfer service leaving from the local train stations and Park & Ride sites. Tickets are valid for same day return only. 

    Buses run to the circuit from 06:00-13:00
    Buses depart the circuit from 15:00-23:00

    TRAIN STATIONS

    Jump on a bus from Milton Keynes Station, Northampton Station or Banbury Station. 

    PARK & RIDE SITES 

    Jump on the bus from Sixfields, Turweston or Hinton (Sat & Sun only).

    PRICES PER ADULT
    • Thursday £5 (same day return) 
    • Friday £8 (same day return) 
    • Saturday £12 (same day return) 
    • Sunday £16 (same day return) 
    PRICE PER CHILD
    • 11yrs and under pay flat rate of £1 
      COACH OPERATORS

      Jump on a service near you and arrive with ease at the main gate. We are planning more frequent and enhanced services, including on Race Day, that will allow travel to our circuit and official campsites. Book in advance directly with these operators.

      NATIONAL EXPRESS

      Services available from location across the UK. 

      VISIT NATIONAL EXPRESS

      MEGABUS

      Services available all weekend, luggage allowance available, ideal for campers. Check for availability and prices. 

      PRIVATE COACHES

      Arriving by coach?

      Coach Operators will need to pre-book and pay prior to arrival, to ensure you have a space on the day.

      To arrange coach parking, contact us via [email protected].

      PARK & RIDE

      Jump on our shuttle service from one of the conveniently located P&R Sites accessed from the M1 or M40 Motorways and you'll be dropped off a 2 minute walk from the main gate.

      Shuttle buses run to the circuit from 06:00-13:00
      Shuttle buses run back to P&R from 15:00-23:00

        PRICE PER ADULT

        • Thursday £5 (same day return)
        • Friday £8 (same day return)
        • Saturday £12 (same day return)
        • Sunday £16 (same day return)
        • 3-Day Weekend £24 (same day return)
        • 4-Day Weekend £24 (same day return)

        PRICE PER CHILD

        • 11yrs and under pay flat rate of £1 
        OFFICIAL CAR PARKS

        As you arrive on the day, you’ll be directed to an official car park in close proximity to the circuit (all car parks are within a 15-20 minute walk to the main gate). We will ask you to select your approach from either M1 or M40. This is for operational purposes only and you’ll be able to arrive from a different direction on the day of the event.

        PRICE PER CAR
        • Thursday £20
        • Friday £35
        • Saturday £50
        • Sunday £60
        • 3-Day Weekend £95
        • 4-Day Weekend £110

        Please note: These car parks are not suitable for larger vehicles such as trucks, buses, coaches or mini-buses. Parking Enforcement Operations are in place over the event weekend in all car parks. 

        MOTORBIKE PARKING

        Parking is free and no parking pass is needed.

        Please select this option at the time of booking to help us manage parking at the event.

        BLUE BADGE PARKING

        Blue badge parking is available for Blue Badge holders and is located in Car Park 50, which is in front of the main entrance to Silverstone.

        HOW TO BOOK
        • You'll need to purchase Official Car Parking
        • Email us a copy of your blue badge to [email protected]
        • We’ll supply you with a disabled parking pass
        • Display it clearly with your blue badge on the day 
           
        TAXIS

        In 2024, Taxis and Private Hire or Rideshare vehicles will not be able to stop at the circuit.

        Please arrange to be dropped or collected by Taxi at one of the nearby Train Stations serviced by our Shuttle Bus operators. You'll be able to use our Shuttle Bus service to reach the circuit, please book this in advance. 

        PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES

        If you intend on hiring a Private Hire Vehicle for the entire day, please ensure you purchase our Public Parking in advance to park at the circuit. You must inform your driver they are unable to leave and return during the day.

        Due to our one-way traffic systems that are in place to accommodate the large volume of traffic the event attracts, it is not possible for Private Hire vehicles to drop off passenger and drive against the one-way system.

        HELICOPTER

        Travel to the circuit's key events by helicopter. From slot bookings, shuttle flights and pleasure flights we’ve got you covered.

         

        AIRCRAFT

        Enjoy easy access from several national and international airports, with excellent transport links across the UK.

        • 6.9 miles (11km) from Turweston Flight Centre (Park & Ride Shuttle available)
        • 55 miles (88km) from Birmingham Airport
        • 42 miles (68km) from London Luton Airport
        • 67 miles (108km) from Heathrow Airport
        • 89 miles (143km) from Stansted Airport
        Getting to Silverstone map
        LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

        We’re set in the heart of England.

         

        FROM THE NORTH
        60 minutes south of Birmingham with road access exceptionally easy along the A43 dual carriageway from the M1 motorway.

        FROM THE SOUTH
        90 minutes north of central London from the M40 motorway and A43 dual carriageway.

        Silverstone Circuit
        Towcester
        Northamptonshire
        NN12 8TN

        ARRIVE IN STYLE

        Helicopter

        Because sometimes no other transport will do.

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