The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Minchinhampton
The Cheltenham Festival from Minchinhampton, by chauffeur. Allow 46 minutes via the A419, M5 and A40, before event traffic. The 2027 dates are 16–19 March 2027. The racecourse runs what it calls the UK's busiest temporary airfield, handling around 400 helicopter flights in Festival week. Market House in Minchinhampton is Grade II* listed. Minchinhampton lies within Gloucestershire. Trains call at Stroud, 11 minutes from Minchinhampton by road.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Minchinhampton. Set-down at Cheltenham Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. After the day, it is 46 minutes back to Minchinhampton. The car sets out from Oxford, 54.6 miles from Minchinhampton.
- Minchinhampton to Cheltenham Racecourse46 min, 26.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Minchinhampton46 min, 26.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The racecourse runs what it calls the UK's busiest temporary airfield, handling around 400 helicopter flights in Festival week.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukMarket House, in central Minchinhampton, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukMinchinhampton is in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Minchinhampton by road is Stroud (STD), about 11 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Cheltenham Spa (CNM), about 14 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
We have started the journey for you. Change either end to the exact address, choosing it from the suggestions, and pick a date and time to see the full price.
Questions
How many miles is Cheltenham Racecourse from Minchinhampton?
26.3 miles via the A419, M5 and A40: 46 minutes in clear traffic, longer 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.
Also worth a look
- The Cheltenham Festival by chauffeur
- Chauffeur in Minchinhampton
- The Cheltenham Festival from The Manor House
- The Cheltenham Festival from Moreton-in-Marsh
- The Cheltenham Festival from Bromsgrove
- The Cheltenham Festival from Thornbury
- The Cheltenham Festival from Malvern
- The Cheltenham Festival from Cinderford
- All events
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.