Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Kempston
A chauffeured day at the British Grand Prix, leaving from Kempston. The run is 39.8 miles, 49 minutes on a clear road via the A421, M1 and A43. Diary note: 1–4 July 2027. Motorbike parking is free with no need to pre-book. Silverstone Circuit dates to 1947. For Kempston, the county is Bedfordshire. Bedford St Johns station dates from 1984. Kempston's nearest station by road is Bedford St Johns (BSJ), 4 minutes away.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Kempston. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. After the day, it is 50 minutes back to Kempston. The car sets out from Oxford, 58.6 miles from Kempston.
- Kempston to Silverstone Circuit49 min, 39.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Kempston50 min, 39.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Motorbike parking is free with no need to pre-book.
Source: silverstone.co.ukSilverstone Circuit dates to 1947.
Source: wikidata.orgKempston is in Bedfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBedford St Johns station opened in 1984.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Kempston by road is Bedford St Johns (BSJ), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgTickets are sold for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus 3-day and 4-day options; general admission includes evening concerts and the museum.
Source: silverstone.co.ukA Park and Fly shared helicopter shuttle runs from Turweston Aerodrome, about 15 minutes each way.
Source: silverstone.co.ukKempston had about 21,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Silverstone Circuit from Kempston?
39.8 miles via the A421, M1 and A43: 49 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 58.6 miles from Kempston; it is in place before your collection time.
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