The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Brentwood
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Brentwood. Clear-road time from Brentwood: 55 minutes for the 47.9 miles. In 2027 it runs 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. Among Brentwood's listed buildings is Brentwood Cathedral (Grade II*). The station at Brentwood opened in 1840. Around 77,000 people live in Brentwood (2021 figure).
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Brentwood in good time for the gates. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. The return to Brentwood is 47.9 miles, 55 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 28 minutes from Brentwood via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Brentwood to Epsom Downs Racecourse55 min, 47.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Brentwood55 min, 47.9 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.ukBrentwood Cathedral, in central Brentwood, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBrentwood station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgBrentwood had about 77,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAdmission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Brentwood?
47.9 miles via the M25, A282 and A217: 55 minutes 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, 87.8 miles from Brentwood; it is in place before your collection time.
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