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Compare bus and train for London to Silverstone
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Silverstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Silverstone
Compare the available ways to get from London to Silverstone, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Silverstone:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Silverstone costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Silverstone take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom London to Silverstone
How to get from London to Silverstone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Silverstone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:10 AM 1h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:10 AM 1h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Y8082512:56 PM 0h58 London Euston (EUS) 1:54 PM Northampton station (NMP) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C179079:56 AM 1h19 London Euston (EUS) 11:15 AM Northampton station (NMP) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
L229558:25 AM 1h21 London Euston (EUS) 9:46 AM Northampton station (NMP) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
C178398:53 AM 1h22 London Euston (EUS) 10:15 AM Northampton station (NMP) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM 1h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM 1h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 10:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM 2h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Silverstone:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Silverstone costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Silverstone take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Silverstone as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Silverstone by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Silverstone by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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