The nearest international airport to circuit Silverstone is Heathrow International Airport in London. From there you can take the subway to London Central Station. The subway is very easy to use as every line has its own color. You can ask for a map at every subway station. At London Central Station you can take the (Midland) train to Northampton Station. The train you need may vary. From Northampton you can take the bus to circuit Silverstone.
Another possibility is to travel by taxi or rental car. You can find a taxi stand right outside Heathrow Airport, or you can just hail one on the street. Watch out for illegal taxi drivers who tend to take a detour. You can rent a car at the airport, but you can also do this online by clicking here. In Great Britain they drive left and steer right. You will need your home license and an international permit, available at your home Auto Club. Also inform with your travel agency whether you can use an airport shuttle service.
If you travel by car from Heathrow Airport, follow highway M1. Go left at junction 15a towards Oxford/M40/N’Hampton (W)/A43. Follow the signs to Northampton and follow the signs to Silverstone circuit.
Accommodation There are not many hotels to find near circuit Silverstone and many are overbooked during the Grand Prix Silverstone weekend. For your stay in the UK, you can book a hotel in London. Note the 1,5 hour travel time to the circuit. Click on the link to find a hotel that suits you. |