The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Catford
The Derby at Epsom from Catford, by chauffeur. The run is 16.9 miles, 44 minutes on a clear road via the A222, A232 and A2022. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. Catford station dates from 1892. 0.7 miles from Catford's centre stands Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lewisham, listed Grade II*. Catford belongs to Greater London.
How the day runs
In Catford, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. The return to Catford is 15.9 miles, 43 minutes plus the exit queue. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 43 minutes from Catford.
- Catford to Epsom Downs Racecourse44 min, 16.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Catford43 min, 15.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCatford station opened in 1892.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Mary the Virgin, Lewisham, 0.7 miles out from central Catford, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukCatford is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Catford for the Derby at Epsom?
44 minutes and 16.9 miles in clear traffic via the A222, A232 and A2022; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 70.8 miles from Catford; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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