The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Crawley
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Crawley. Allow 31 minutes via the M23, M25 and A217, before event traffic. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. 0.4 miles from Crawley's centre stands St John the Baptist's Church, listed Grade II*. Crawley's nearest station by road is Crawley (CRW), 4 minutes away. Rail reached Crawley station in 1848.
How the day runs
In Crawley, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Getting back to Crawley takes 31 minutes on clear roads. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 29 minutes from Crawley.
- Crawley to Epsom Downs Racecourse31 min, 21.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Crawley31 min, 21.4 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.ukSt John the Baptist's Church, 0.4 miles out from central Crawley, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Crawley by road is Crawley (CRW), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgCrawley station opened in 1848.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCrawley is in West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Crawley for the Derby at Epsom?
31 minutes and 21.3 miles in clear traffic via the M23, M25 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.
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