10 Major Sporting Events Worth Travelling From London For

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Major Events Worth the Journey

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Rugby players at Principality Stadium Cardiff and Murrayfield Edinburgh
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Cardiff & Edinburgh


5 Feb – 13 Mar 2027

Cardiff and Edinburgh

Day Trip Possible

Cardiff is the easy direct-rail day trip. Edinburgh works better as an overnight city break.


2h 15m to Cardiff (London Paddington)

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Professional snooker at the Crucible Theatre Sheffield
Snooker

World Snooker Championship


17 Apr – 3 May 2027

The Crucible, Sheffield

Day Trip Possible

The Crucible is a straightforward rail trip. One of the easiest event guides in the collection.


2h 10m from London St Pancras

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Tour de France peloton racing through Great Britain
Cycling

Tour de France Grand Départ


2–4 July 2027

Edinburgh, Cardiff & more

Plan Ahead

A rare chance to see the men’s Tour on British roads. Choose your stage before booking.


4h 30m from London King’s Cross (Edinburgh)

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Championship links golf at St Andrews during The Open
Golf

The Open at St Andrews 2027


11–18 July 2027

St Andrews, Fife

Overnight Recommended

Golf’s original major returns to the Home of Golf in 2027. Stay at least one night.


5h 30m from London King’s Cross

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Cars climbing the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb course
Motorsport

Goodwood Festival of Speed


15–18 July 2027

Chichester, West Sussex

Day Trip Possible

One of the easiest major motorsport trips from London. Shuttle runs from Chichester station.


1h 30m from London Victoria

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AIG Women's Open golf at Royal St George's Sandwich Kent
Golf

AIG Women’s Open 2027


28 Jul – 1 Aug 2027

Sandwich, Kent

Day Trip Possible

The final women’s major of the season at a classic Kent links, reachable by train from London.


1h 35m from London St Pancras

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Ryder Cup golf at Adare Manor County Limerick Ireland
Golf

Ryder Cup 2027


13–19 September 2027

Adare Manor, County Limerick

Overnight Recommended

Team Europe vs Team USA in golf’s ultimate team contest. This is a flight-and-stay trip.


1h 15m flight London to Shannon

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Formula 1 cars racing at Silverstone Circuit
Formula 1

British Grand Prix at Silverstone


2027 date to be confirmed

Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Day Trip Possible

The home of the British Grand Prix. Plan the final shuttle from Milton Keynes before booking.


1h 15m from London Euston + shuttle

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MotoGP motorcycles racing at Silverstone Circuit
MotoGP

British MotoGP at Silverstone


2027 date to be confirmed

Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Day Trip Possible

Championship motorcycle racing at Silverstone. Plan the shuttle before buying non-refundable travel.


1h 15m from London Euston + shuttle

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Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford Manchester
Rugby League

Super League Grand Final


2027 date to be confirmed

Old Trafford, Manchester

Overnight Recommended

The pinnacle of the Super League season. An overnight stay removes the late-train risk.


2h 10m from London Euston

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Invictus Games Birmingham 2027



10–17 July 2027



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Published: July 19, 2026