The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Borehamwood
Leaving Borehamwood for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Allow 59 minutes via the A41, M25 and B280, before event traffic. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring. The station at Elstree & Borehamwood opened in 1868. Borehamwood belongs to Hertfordshire. Borehamwood is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people, about 36,000 at the last figure.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Borehamwood. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Getting back to Borehamwood takes 59 minutes on clear roads. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 8 minutes from Borehamwood.
- Borehamwood to Epsom Downs Racecourse59 min, 50.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Borehamwood59 min, 50.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukElstree & Borehamwood station opened in 1868.
Source: wikidata.orgBorehamwood is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBorehamwood has a population of about 36,000.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Borehamwood for the Derby at Epsom?
59 minutes and 50.5 miles in clear traffic via the A41, M25 and B280; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 59.2 miles from Borehamwood; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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