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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:07 (Ref:2907851)   #1
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Is it difficult getting to Silverstone by train?

Hi all,

Looks like I may be going to the British GP on my lonesome as my friends are all skint - plus I won free hire of a Kangeroo TV for any 2011 GP! So it'd be a shame not to use that...

Problem being I don't drive. What's it like getting a train there?

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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:15 (Ref:2907860)   #2
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Problem being I don't drive. What's it like getting a train there?

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Found this: http://www.directrail.com/trains_to_...rts_venue.html
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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:18 (Ref:2907863)   #3
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Wolverton! Awesome - thanks mate. I'll now need to find out how much a cab would be roughly... Google Maps here we come!

Anyone else going out of interest?

I'll be the small unkept guy, with a small tent, and a small fire And Kangeroo TV! hahaaa

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EDIT - 9 miles from the train station to Silverstone! That won't be too bad cab fare wise...
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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:23 (Ref:2907865)   #4
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Anyone else going out of interest?
I would have been going with some mates, but currently out of action because I have recently been struck down with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Bugger!

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EDIT - 9 miles from the train station to Silverstone! That won't be too bad cab fare wise...
You could walk it from there!
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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:25 (Ref:2907867)   #5
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Had to read up what that is - Jesus!

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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:29 (Ref:2907868)   #6
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Had to read up what that is - Jesus!

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Yes. Fortunately it hasn't got to the serious stage.
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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:31 (Ref:2907869)   #7
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I'm glad to hear that. I've never heard of it before - sounds bloody terrible!

And that's gutting that you're missing the GP because of it

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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:34 (Ref:2907870)   #8
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I have to agree that the timing couldn't have been much worse.

Luckily (although some would say otherwise) I can still type.
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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:39 (Ref:2907872)   #9
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don't go to wolverton. the silverstone website says that stagecoach will be running a grand prix special service from northampton.

http://www.silverstone.co.uk/popup/e...tingthere2011/

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/service...s.aspx?Id=2975
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Old 29 Jun 2011, 10:42 (Ref:2907875)   #10
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Ahhh so Northampton may be the place to be..!

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it definitely will be, it's something they run every year. strikes me as being a bit expensive, but if it does the job reliably and safely then it seems like a decent option. it's certainly cheaper and more convenient than trying to get a cab!
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Ahhhh knowing me though, i'll end up getting impatient and throwing money at the situation!! I do have a terrible, terrible tendancy to do so...

Example - I finish work at 3.40, my mate finishes at 4.30. I'd much rather get a taxi every time, than wait an extra 45/50 min for him

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Hi Dan. I'll be going and doing 3 days of camping. Maybe we should meet up at some point.
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Ahhhh knowing me though, i'll end up getting impatient and throwing money at the situation!! I do have a terrible, terrible tendancy to do so...

Example - I finish work at 3.40, my mate finishes at 4.30. I'd much rather get a taxi every time, than wait an extra 45/50 min for him

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get a driving licence. as soon as you do that, start hiring cars and discovering motorsport all weekend, every weekend you'll have a lot less to throw at anything
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Hi Dan. I'll be going and doing 3 days of camping. Maybe we should meet up at some point.
Sounds good mate! I'll keep you posted via this thread as to what's going on. I probably wouldn't go all 3 days, probably just leave Sat morning!

I'm trying to buy a ticket off eBay. If that goes through, i'm in.

You going on your own or with friends dude?

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Also, anyone know of any nearby hotels that are somewhat reasonable..?

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Also, anyone know of any nearby hotels that are somewhat reasonable..?

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I would have been going with some mates, but currently out of action because I have recently been struck down with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Bugger!
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Thanks.

It's a real pain (actually, the pins and needles are worse). Spent a week in hospital, and now I have to wait for an indeterminate period to get fully mobile again (currently I'm shuffling around like an old man). Frustrating doesn't cover it!
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can anyone tell me how long the park and ride journey takes please? Taking into account traffic.

I'm just wondering what time to get to Sixfields stadium for to ensure I get there before the first race.
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Yes sir, I do hope it works for everyone's sake..The last thing I would wish to see is Austin, or anyone really taking a bashing it's a car race after all...
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Also, anyone know of any nearby hotels that are somewhat reasonable..?

Massive thanks in advance,

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no, at this stage it's highly unlikely. try the windmill campsite next. to the marshals site behind copse, which is a 5 minute walk from the gates, or the ever popular litchlake if you prefer bells and whistles and a lot of noise!

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can anyone tell me how long the park and ride journey takes please? Taking into account traffic.

I'm just wondering what time to get to Sixfields stadium for to ensure I get there before the first race.
traffic isn't much of a problem any more, however you may find the queues for park and ride are! you might want to aim for 7am and see how it goes. that gives you an hour to get on a bus and an hour to get there and to your seat. thay should cover all eventualities. i haven't used the park and ride service myself but i have driven in on a sunday morning and found traffic for the wsr races worse...
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Ahhhhhhhh I was bloody outbid at the last minute!!!

I messaged the fella saying i'd happilly buy the ticket outright but he said i'd be fine just bidding instead. Yeah, right!

I'll have to keep searching...

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