The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Oldbury
Leaving Oldbury for the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Cheltenham Racecourse is 52 minutes from Oldbury (48.3 miles) via the A4034, M5 and A4019. Dates for 2027: 16–19 March 2027. Cheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire. Four days and 28 races in total. Oldbury lies within West Midlands. Oldbury's population was put at about 25,000. The station at Sandwell and Dudley opened in 1852.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Oldbury address, timed to the day's start. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Oldbury is 49.0 miles away for the trip home. The car sets out from Oxford, 83.1 miles from Oldbury.
- Oldbury to Cheltenham Racecourse52 min, 48.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Oldbury54 min, 49 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.ukOldbury is in West Midlands.
Source: wikidata.orgOldbury has a population of about 25,000.
Source: wikidata.orgSandwell and Dudley station opened in 1852.
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
How many miles is Cheltenham Racecourse from Oldbury?
48.3 miles via the A4034, M5 and A4019: 52 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.
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