The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from the City of London
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, starting from the City of London. In the City of London, the car meets you at your address, hotel or office. Expect about 54 minutes on the road via the A3, A24 and A240, a distance of 17.7 miles. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
How the day runs
Collection in the City of London is wherever suits: home, club or hotel. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a larger group. From there it is the A3, A24 and A240 to Epsom Downs Racecourse. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. Anyone being dropped off at The Derby should go to Car Park 8, which is also the pick-up and drop-off point. For 2027 all parking is free, with pre-booking recommended. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the last of the day, it is about 53 minutes back to the City of London.
- the City of London to Epsom Downs Racecourse54 min, 17.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to the City of London53 min, 17.5 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.orgAnyone being dropped off at The Derby should go to Car Park 8, which is also the pick-up and drop-off point. For 2027 all parking is free, with pre-booking recommended.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How far is the Derby at Epsom from the City of London?
About 54 minutes and 17.7 miles in clear traffic, via the A3, A24 and A240; allow longer on the day.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the Derby at Epsom is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom. From the City of London, a car goes door to door in about 54 minutes.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes from Epsom Downs Racecourse by road; an airport collection can be added.
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.