The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Burgess Hill
The Derby at Epsom, with the car from Burgess Hill. Allow 47 minutes via the A23, M23 and A217, before event traffic. Diary note: 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. Burgess Hill is a West Sussex town. St John the Evangelist's Church in Burgess Hill is Grade II* listed. Burgess Hill station dates from 1841.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Burgess Hill. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Getting back to Burgess Hill takes 46 minutes on clear roads. The car sets out from Oxford, 101.9 miles from Burgess Hill.
- Burgess Hill to Epsom Downs Racecourse47 min, 35.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Burgess Hill46 min, 35 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.ukBurgess Hill is in West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgSt John the Evangelist's Church, in central Burgess Hill, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBurgess Hill station opened in 1841.
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
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
What drive time should we allow from Burgess Hill for the Derby at Epsom?
47 minutes and 35.1 miles in clear traffic via the A23, M23 and A217; 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.