The Chantry Coach House, Brackley Road, Silverstone, Northamptonshire, NN12 8UA

  
 

 

 

Our recommendation is, no matter how you start your journey to Silverstone, the best way to reach us is by car.

We've given detailed instructions below to find us by every means of transport, but at the end of the day Silverstone is a small village in the countryside, and car is king if your budget allows.

If you'll be using planes, trains, coaches or taxis to reach us, booking in advance via the links on our Links page will probably save you money.

Our full address is -
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Silverstone Bed & Breakfast
The Chantry Coach House
27C Brackley Road
Silverstone
Northamptonshire
NN12 8UA

If you're unable to find this exact address on your Satnav, use our exact co-ordinates instead, which are -

Latitude 52.0839 Longitude -1.0293



                                           --- By Road ---

No matter how you approach Silverstone, if you're using main roads, you'll make the final approach on the A43 as follows -

From the M40 heading North. Exit at Junction 10 onto the A43 and follows signs to Silverstone. Continue for 18 miles until you take the turning signposted for Silverstone and Abthorpe. You are on a long slip road that goes downhill and then up the other side until you reach a T junction. Turn LEFT at this T junction, and the Chantry Coach House is after 20 metres - the 3rd house on your right hand side.

From the M40 heading South. Exit at Junction 11 signposted to Banbury and Northampton. Follow directions towards Northampton , which will take you onto the B4525 for around 10 miles until you reach the A43, which you join following signs to Silverstone and Northampton. After around 3 miles you take the turning signposted for Silverstone and Abthorpe. You are on a long slip road that goes downhill and then up the other side until you reach a T junction. Turn LEFT at this T junction, and the Chantry Coach House is after 20 metres - the 3rd house on your right hand side.

From the M1 Northwards or Southwards. Exit at Junction 15A signposted to Northampton and Oxford, and follow directions towards Oxford. Continue for around 9 miles until you take the exit signposted to Silverstone circuit and Silverstone village (do NOT take the earlier A413 exit signposted to Whittlebury). At the top of the slip road keep to the right and take the turning signposted to Abthorpe and Silverstone Village (do NOT turn left towards Silverstone Circuit). After 50 metres there's a sharp turn to the right, and the Chantry Coach House is then after 20 metres - the 3rd house on your right hand side.



                                            --- By Rail ---

There is no train service to Silverstone directly. The closest stations are Milton Keynes Central, and Northampton, however only Northampton offers an onward bus service to Silverstone. From Milton Keynes you'll need to take a taxi (cost around £25 - negotiate the fare before you leave). A taxi from Northampton will cost around the same. Alternatively from Northampton you will need to walk around ½ mile to the bus station, and take the number 88 bus service to Silverstone, which is a service that follows a village route, and on a nice sunny day can give you a nice feel for the South Northamptonshire countryside. As there is still a 1km walk from the centre of Silverstone to us, when you arrive in Silverstone, give us a call and if we can, we'll come and collect you. Be warned there is NO bus service on Sundays.



                                      --- By Coach/Bus ---

Coaches serve both Northampton and Milton Keynes, however only Northampton offers an onward bus service to Silverstone. From Milton Keynes you'll need to take a taxi (cost around £25 - negotiate the fare before you leave). A taxi from Northampton will cost around the same. Alternatively from Northampton you can take the number 88 bus service to Silverstone, which is a service that follows a village route, and on a nice sunny day can give you a nice feel for the South Northamptonshire countryside. As there is still a 1km walk from the centre of Silverstone to us, when you arrive in Silverstone, give us a call and if we can, we'll come and collect you. Be warned there is NO bus service on Sundays.



                                           --- By Air ---

The following are the closest airports to Silverstone -

  • Heathrow Airport (68 miles) . Taxi fares vary, but taking a taxi from the taxi rank at the airport will incur a charge of minimum £100. A cheaper option is to book a local taxi to come to Heathrow and collect you for a pre-agreed price. The best options, however are either to hire a car, or take the Heathrow Express or Underground to London and find your way to London Euston rail station, which serves both Northampton and Milton Keynes stations.
     

  • East Midlands Airport (61 miles). From here the only viable option is to hire a car and follow the directions to reach us by road above.
     

  • Birmingham Airport (55 miles). From here you can take frequent train links from Birmingham International rail station (joined to the airport by a frequent shuttle), either to Northampton or Milton Keynes, then follow the directions to reach us by rail above. Alternatively by road.
     

  • Luton Airport (48 miles). From here you can take the Virgin coach link to Milton Keynes, and from there take a taxi to Silverstone (cost around £25 - negotiate the fare before you leave). Alternatively by road.
     

  • Also, in case you're arriving at Gatwick Airport (100 miles). There are direct trains between Gatwick and London Victoria, and Gatwick and Luton Parkway. From London Victoria you'll need to find your way to London Euston station, which serves both Northampton and Milton Keynes stations, and from there follow instructions for reaching us by rail above. From Luton Parkway take the short, free shuttle bus to Luton airport terminal, and from there take the Virgin bus to Milton Keynes, from where you can take a taxi to Silverstone (cost around £25 - negotiate the fare before you leave). Alternatively by road.