The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Berkhamsted
The Derby at Epsom from Berkhamsted, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Berkhamsted: 57 minutes for the 49.6 miles. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. Berkhamsted (BKM) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Berkhamsted. 173, High Street in Berkhamsted is Grade II* listed. Berkhamsted belongs to Hertfordshire.
How the day runs
In Berkhamsted, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. Home to Berkhamsted is 57 minutes once the event traffic clears. The car sets out from Oxford, 58.6 miles from Berkhamsted.
- Berkhamsted to Epsom Downs Racecourse57 min, 49.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Berkhamsted57 min, 50 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Berkhamsted by road is Berkhamsted (BKM), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org173, High Street, in central Berkhamsted, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBerkhamsted is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe 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.uk
Price this journey
We have started the journey for you. Change either end to the exact address, choosing it from the suggestions, and pick a date and time to see the full price.
Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Berkhamsted?
49.6 miles via the A4251, A41 and M25: 57 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 58.6 miles from Berkhamsted; 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.