The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Barking
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Barking. The run is 47.6 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the A13, A282 and M25. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. Barking lies on or beside the River Roding. Historic England lists Barking's St Margaret's Church at Grade I. For rail, Barking (BKG) is the nearest stop, about 4 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Barking. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. The return to Barking is 47.1 miles, roughly 1 hour plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to Barking is 1 hour 33 minutes, built into the booking.
- Barking to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 2 min, 47.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Barking1 hr 2 min, 47.1 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.ukBarking lies on or beside the River Roding.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Margaret's Church, in central Barking, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Barking by road is Barking (BKG), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe nearest station named by the organisers is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom (Three local stations serve the course; Derby shuttle bus from Epsom station (inbound 09:30-14:00, return 15:30-19:30)).
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Barking?
47.6 miles via the A13, A282 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, 90.6 miles from Barking; 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.