Silverstone British Grand Prix: parking, drop-off and taxis
Last checked 14 November 2026 by Alpine Chauffeurs, Nottingham
Quick answer
During the British Grand Prix, taxis and private hire cars can't drop off at Silverstone Circuit. The official drop-off and pick-up point is Towcester Racecourse, with a pre-booked shuttle bus to the circuit taking about 15 minutes. Roads around the circuit run inbound from 5am to 3pm and outbound from 3pm to 11pm.
Drop-off and pick-up
Silverstone doesn't provide a drop-off facility at the circuit on Grand Prix weekend, and traffic restrictions in the villages around it mean there are no access or drop-off points for taxis and licensed vehicles. For people being dropped off, the designated point is Towcester Racecourse. Shuttle bus tickets must be booked in advance.
Shuttle buses from stations
Silverstone runs shuttles from Banbury, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Coventry and Oxford Parkway stations. They're a good option if you're coming by train, but from Nottingham most people drive or are driven.
Road times on race weekend
Roads around the circuit run inbound from 5am to 3pm and outbound from 3pm to 11pm, though Silverstone says times can change with traffic. If you're parking, book the official car park early and choose the M1 or M40 approach that matches it.
Other Silverstone events
Access rules are set event by event. For some events, taxis drop off inside a circuit car park. Check the event's own travel page, or let us check it for you.
The 2026 British Grand Prix ran from 2 to 5 July. Silverstone publishes the next year's dates and travel plans on its website.
Nottingham to the Grand Prix
We drive you to the official pick-up point, you take the shuttle, and we're waiting when you come back. Up to 7 people in the Vito.
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Common questions
Can a taxi drop me at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix?
No. Taxis and private hire cars use the official drop-off and pick-up point at Towcester Racecourse, with a pre-booked shuttle to the circuit.
How long is the shuttle from Towcester Racecourse?
About 15 minutes.
What time do the roads open at Silverstone on race day?
Inbound from 5am to 3pm and outbound from 3pm to 11pm, subject to traffic.
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