What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Silverstone?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Silverstone is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Silverstone?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Silverstone is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Silverstone?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Silverstone. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Banbury via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Silverstone?

The distance between Cardiff and Silverstone is 176 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Silverstone without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Silverstone without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Silverstone?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Cardiff to Silverstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Silverstone train from?

Cardiff to Silverstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Where does the Cardiff to Silverstone train arrive?

Cardiff to Silverstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Silverstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Silverstone is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Silverstone.

Where can I stay near Silverstone?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Silverstone.

Cardiff to Silverstone - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 88 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Silverstone by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h
£137–212
Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Silverstonecar 120.3 mi
2h 32m
£30–44
Train, line 88 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to High Streetbus 88
5h 28m
£68–116
Train, line 500 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Roadbus 500
5h 41m
£74–112

Cardiff to Silverstone by train and bus

73Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.6 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Silverstone, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Silverstone via Reading and Banbury in around 3h.

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