The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Ashtead
The Derby at Epsom from Ashtead, by chauffeur. The run is 4.4 miles, 13 minutes on a clear road via the A24 and B290. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. Grade II*: Church of St Giles, 0.8 miles from Ashtead's centre. Ashtead is a Surrey town. Rail reached Ashtead station in 1859.
How the day runs
In Ashtead, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. The return to Ashtead is 4.5 miles, 13 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 12 minutes from Ashtead via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Ashtead to Epsom Downs Racecourse13 min, 4.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Ashtead13 min, 4.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Giles, 0.8 miles out from central Ashtead, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAshtead is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgAshtead station opened in 1859.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Ashtead for the Derby at Epsom?
13 minutes and 4.4 miles in clear traffic via the A24 and B290; 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, 68.0 miles from Ashtead; it is in place before your collection time.
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