British Grand Prix 2027. Silverstone by car or helicopter, planned so the weekend is all racing.
Silverstone sits among country lanes in Northamptonshire, and on race day well over a hundred thousand people converge on it. How you arrive decides how you remember the weekend.
The weekend
Silverstone 2027 at a glance
- DatesFriday 2 to Sunday 4 July 2027A Sprint weekend, so there is competitive running on Saturday as well as the Grand Prix on Sunday.
- WhereSilverstone Circuit, NorthamptonshireAbout 75 miles north-west of central London, near the M1 and M40.
- From our baseAbout 45 miles from LutonOur office on the airfield at Luton is the closest we could be to the circuit.
- Fastest way inHelicopterThe circuit operates one of the busiest temporary heliports in the world on race day.
Dates as published by Silverstone Circuit. We review this page each year.
Getting there
Plan the road, or fly over it
On Sunday the A43 and the lanes around the circuit run under a traffic plan with one-way systems, and car park access depends on the pass you hold. The difference between arriving relaxed and arriving late is mostly about when you leave. We set departure times from experience, use the approach that suits your car park or hospitality entrance, and have the chauffeur in place for the end of the day, when getting out takes as long as getting in.
For many of our clients the answer is a helicopter. A flight from London or from a nearby airfield takes a fraction of the time, and we arrange it with a car at each end: from your door to the helipad, and from the circuit heliport if you need onward transport. Friday and Saturday are considerably easier by road than Sunday.
Journey times
To Silverstone by road
| From | Normal day | Race day |
|---|---|---|
| Central London | 1 hour 45 to 2 hours 15 | Allow 3 to 4 hours, leaving early |
| London Luton Airport | 50 to 60 minutes | Allow 1 hour 45 to 2 hours 30 |
| Oxford | 45 to 55 minutes | Allow 1 hour 30 to 2 hours 15 |
| Heathrow | 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 | Allow 2 hours 30 to 3 hours 30 |
| Birmingham Airport | 55 to 70 minutes | Allow 1 hour 45 to 2 hours 30 |
Planning guidance, not promises. Race day figures assume a morning arrival well before the start.
What clients usually book
The weekend, not just the race
- A car and chauffeur for each day, staying with you from door to door
- Helicopter transfers on Sunday, with cars at both ends
- A private jet into Luton, Oxford or Birmingham for guests flying in, with the car waiting
- Several vehicles for hospitality guests, arriving together at the right entrance
- Hotels and country houses within reach, with daily transfers to the circuit
- A Thursday or Monday transfer for anyone staying the full weekend
Book early
Helicopter slots and cars both run out
The Grand Prix falls in the same fortnight as Wimbledon. Helicopter landing slots at the circuit are allocated well in advance, and our own cars for Sunday are committed early. Tell us your plans as soon as you have your tickets.
Around the weekend
Related pages
Arriving by air
Motorsport and the season
Request a quote
Tell us your weekend
Which days, how many of you, where you are staying and which pass or hospitality you hold. Nothing is booked or charged online.
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Questions people ask
About Grand Prix travel
Is the helicopter really worth it?
On Sunday, usually yes. It turns a journey of several hours each way into minutes. On Friday and Saturday the roads are far more manageable.
What time should we leave London on race day?
Early. We will give you a departure time based on your entrance and that year's traffic plan.
Can the chauffeur wait at the circuit?
Yes, in the car park that matches your pass, and ready for whenever you decide to leave.
Are you an official partner of Silverstone or Formula 1?
No. We are an independent chauffeur company providing transport to and from the event.
