The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Alton
The Derby at Epsom, with the car from Alton. The run is 40.0 miles, 59 minutes on a clear road via the A31, A3 and M25. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. The first Derby was run in 1780. Westbrooke House in Alton is Grade II* listed. Rail reached Alton station in 1852. Alton's nearest station by road is Alton (AON), 3 minutes away.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Alton in good time for the gates. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Getting back to Alton takes 59 minutes on clear roads. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Alton takes 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Alton to Epsom Downs Racecourse59 min, 40 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Alton59 min, 40 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukWestbrooke House, in central Alton, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAlton station opened in 1852.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Alton by road is Alton (AON), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Price this journey
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Alton for the Derby at Epsom?
59 minutes and 40.0 miles in clear traffic via the A31, A3 and M25; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 56.2 miles from Alton; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.