The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Ashford, Kent
Leaving Ashford for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The run is 58.7 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the M20, M26 and M25. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. Trains call at Ashford International, 5 minutes from Ashford by road. Ashford is in Kent. 51-55, High Street in Ashford is Grade II* listed.
How the day runs
A Ashford pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. After the day, it is roughly 1 hour back to Ashford. From the Oxford base, Ashford is 125.5 miles and roughly 2 hours via the M40 and M25.
- Ashford, Kent to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 2 min, 58.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Ashford, Kent1 hr 2 min, 58.5 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 closest National Rail station to Ashford by road is Ashford International (AFK), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgAshford is in Kent.
Source: wikidata.org51-55, High Street, in central Ashford, 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.ukOnly Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
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
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Ashford?
58.7 miles via the M20, M26 and M25: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer 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, 125.5 miles from Ashford; it is in place before your collection time.
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