The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Keynsham
Leaving Keynsham for the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Clear-road time from Keynsham: 1 hour 3 minutes for the 49.1 miles. It comes round again 16–19 March 2027. Cheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire. Four days and 28 races in total. Trains stop right in Keynsham, at Keynsham. The station at Keynsham opened in 1840. Keynsham lies within Somerset.
How the day runs
In Keynsham, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Cheltenham Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. After the day, it is roughly 1 hour back to Keynsham. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Keynsham takes 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Keynsham to Cheltenham Racecourse1 hr 3 min, 49.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Keynsham1 hr 2 min, 48.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgFour days and 28 races in total.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Keynsham by road is Keynsham (KYN), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgKeynsham station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgKeynsham is in Somerset.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe nearest station named by the organisers is Cheltenham Spa (About a 30-40 minute walk; dedicated Stagecoach festival shuttle bus from the station; no ATM at the station).
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Keynsham for the Cheltenham Festival?
1 hour 3 minutes and 49.1 miles in clear traffic via the M32, M4 and M5; allow more on the day.
When is the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
16–19 March 2027.
Is there a dress code at the Cheltenham Festival?
No formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
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