The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Broxbourne
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Broxbourne. The run is 66.1 miles, 1 hour 11 minutes on a clear road via the A10, M25 and B280. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. The first Derby was run in 1780. Among Broxbourne's listed buildings is Church of St Augustine (Grade I). Rail reached Broxbourne station in 1840. Trains stop right in Broxbourne, at Broxbourne.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Broxbourne in good time for the gates. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. After the day, it is 1 hour 13 minutes back to Broxbourne. Positioning from Oxford to Broxbourne is 1 hour 22 minutes, built into the booking.
- Broxbourne to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 11 min, 66.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Broxbourne1 hr 13 min, 66.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukChurch of St Augustine, in central Broxbourne, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBroxbourne station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Broxbourne by road is Broxbourne (BXB), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Broxbourne for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 11 minutes and 66.1 miles in clear traffic via the A10, M25 and B280; allow more on the day.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.
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.