A1 or M1 from London to Bedford Autodrome?

[Chris71]

As above really... if you're coming from the east side of the M25 is it better to take the M1 or A1 up towards Bedford Autodrome at 3pm on a Friday?

As I understand it, either way, you follow the A6 through Bedford and out the other side then signs for Bedford Technology Park?

[fergus]

Chris71 said:

As above really... if you're coming from the east side of the M25 is it better to take the M1 or A1 up towards Bedford Autodrome at 3pm on a Friday?

As I understand it, either way, you follow the A6 through Bedford and out the other side then signs for Bedford Technology Park?

Almost 6 of one half a dozen of the other. I think at 3pm you should be OK. The M1 is probably easiest though. Depends where you are in London?

[JimexPL]

If I end up going I'll use the M1

[Chris71]

fergus said:

Chris71 said:

As above really... if you're coming from the east side of the M25 is it better to take the M1 or A1 up towards Bedford Autodrome at 3pm on a Friday?

As I understand it, either way, you follow the A6 through Bedford and out the other side then signs for Bedford Technology Park?

Almost 6 of one half a dozen of the other. I think at 3pm you should be OK. The M1 is probably easiest though. Depends where you are in London?

Enfield - one junction down from the A1, a couple more away from the M1. Just thinking if it looks busy I could spend longer stuck in traffic to get to the latter.

[fergus]

Chris71 said:

fergus said:

Chris71 said:

As above really... if you're coming from the east side of the M25 is it better to take the M1 or A1 up towards Bedford Autodrome at 3pm on a Friday?

As I understand it, either way, you follow the A6 through Bedford and out the other side then signs for Bedford Technology Park?

Almost 6 of one half a dozen of the other. I think at 3pm you should be OK. The M1 is probably easiest though. Depends where you are in London?

Enfield - one junction down from the A1, a couple more away from the M1. Just thinking if it looks busy I could spend longer stuck in traffic to get to the latter.

It's only about 1/2 mile further round the 406 to get to the foot of the M1!

[Chris71]

fergus said:

Chris71 said:

fergus said:

Chris71 said:

As above really... if you're coming from the east side of the M25 is it better to take the M1 or A1 up towards Bedford Autodrome at 3pm on a Friday?

As I understand it, either way, you follow the A6 through Bedford and out the other side then signs for Bedford Technology Park?

Almost 6 of one half a dozen of the other. I think at 3pm you should be OK. The M1 is probably easiest though. Depends where you are in London?

Enfield - one junction down from the A1, a couple more away from the M1. Just thinking if it looks busy I could spend longer stuck in traffic to get to the latter.

It's only about 1/2 mile further round the 406 to get to the foot of the M1!

Nah, I live about 3 minutes drive from the M25, the North Circ doesn't appeal!

[grahamn]

Hi Chris

If I was you, I would shoot up the A1 to the black cat roundabout (I think that's what it is called) and then take the A421 to Bedford (A1 to Bedford will only take 5 - 10 mins).

[silverthorn2151]

I'm in Chingford, close neighbour to Enfield. Anyone that even hints at the A406 doesn't live near here!!!

The new roadworks round the top of the m25 can snarl back to the M1. Anytime I'm heading north it's A1 or M11/A14 for me!

In fact,I might go A10 and cut across country for Bedford.

[plenty]

Hi Chris - going up to put the new toy through its paces?

From yours I would imagine the A1 would be better (would also potentially allow for a "scenic" route through Hitchin, Shefford, Sandy, should the mood take you).

If you try M1 be sure to go around Bedford town (not through it). Also it's not hard to get lost finding the entrance to the Autodrome. Entering the postcode into a satnav will take you astray. Instead, make your way to Thurleigh village and look out for the signs to Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, a short hop outside of Thurleigh itself.

[Chris71]

plenty said:

Hi Chris - going up to put the new toy through its paces?

I am indeed.

Still not had a proper chance to play with it on the road even, so it's a real voyage into the unknown. That said, I can already testify to the effectiveness of the LSD, the sublime balance and the slightly nervous aversion to any sort of broken tarmac... definitely more of a track machine.

[3wheels3]

Get postcodes and go to tom tom website route finder thingy. Do it near setting off and it'll give you best way based on current traffic conditions.

[GreenV8S]

Chris71 said:

As above really... if you're coming from the east side of the M25 is it better to take the M1 or A1 up towards Bedford Autodrome at 3pm on a Friday?

As I understand it, either way, you follow the A6 through Bedford and out the other side then signs for Bedford Technology Park?

I would go M1->J13, across to Bedford, North into the A6, this will take you round the northern bypass, through Thurleigh, turn right at the roundabout after Thurleigh and follow signs for the technology park.

[Toltec]

You could go up the M11 then take the A428 across to the A1 at Wyboston - then cut across using the lanes if you dare getting lost. I have not been to Bedford that way but it is a good route I have used for getting to Wyboston which minimises using the M25.

[Zumbruk]

I live within sight of Thurleigh (the village where the Autodrome is). I *always* use the A1 when I'm going into London, and will continue to do so until the M1 roadworks are finished.

[shim]

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