The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Coworth Park
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, starting from Coworth Park. Guests at Coworth Park, Ascot, are collected from the hotel entrance. It stands on Blacknest Road, SL5 7SE. By rail, the closest stop is Sunningdale, 4 minutes' drive. Expect about 40 minutes on the road via the A30, M25 and B280, a distance of 27.9 miles. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 9 minutes less in the car. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
How the day runs
At Coworth Park the concierge will know the car is outside. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. From there it is the A30, M25 and B280 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. All day the car stays on hand; a message brings it round. Back at Coworth Park about 40 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Coworth Park to Epsom Downs Racecourse40 min, 27.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Coworth Park40 min, 28.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAnyone 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.ukCoworth Park is on Blacknest Road, SL5 7SE.
Source: openstreetmap.orgCoworth Park is in Ascot, Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Coworth Park by road is Sunningdale (SNG), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon 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
How far is the Derby at Epsom from Coworth Park?
About 40 minutes and 27.9 miles in clear traffic, via the A30, M25 and B280; allow longer on the day.
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.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the Derby at Epsom is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom. From Coworth Park, a car goes door to door in about 40 minutes.
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