The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Chesham
Leaving Chesham for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 57 minutes from Chesham (44.5 miles) via the A355, M40 and M25. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers. The station at Amersham opened in 1892. With about 23,000 residents, Chesham is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. Among Chesham's listed buildings is 54 and 56, Church Street (Grade II*).
How the day runs
In Chesham, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is 56 minutes back to Chesham. The car sets out from Oxford, 44.2 miles from Chesham.
- Chesham to Epsom Downs Racecourse57 min, 44.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Chesham56 min, 45 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.ukCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAmersham station opened in 1892.
Source: wikidata.orgChesham had about 23,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org54 and 56, Church Street, in central Chesham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA 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 Chesham?
44.5 miles via the A355, M40 and M25: 57 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 44.2 miles from Chesham; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.