The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Amersham
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Amersham. The run is 42.3 miles, 51 minutes on a clear road via the A355, M40 and M25. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. 0.8 miles from Amersham's centre stands The Gables, listed Grade II*. Amersham is on the London–Aylesbury line. High and Over, 0.7 miles from Amersham's centre, holds a Grade II* listing.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Amersham. 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. Home to Amersham is 51 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Amersham takes 51 minutes.
- Amersham to Epsom Downs Racecourse51 min, 42.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Amersham51 min, 42.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Gables, 0.8 miles out from central Amersham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAmersham station is on the London–Aylesbury line and Metropolitan line.
Source: wikidata.orgHigh and Over, 0.7 miles out from central Amersham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAmersham is in Buckinghamshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Amersham for the Derby at Epsom?
51 minutes and 42.3 miles in clear traffic via the A355, M40 and M25; allow more on the day.
Is there a dress code at the Derby at Epsom?
A dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 41.9 miles from Amersham; it is in place before your collection time.
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.