The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Croydon
Croydon to Epsom Downs Racecourse for the Derby at Epsom. The car comes to your door in Croydon (Greater London). Its population is put at about 192,000. By rail, the closest stop is South Croydon, 4 minutes' drive. 9.3 miles separate Croydon from Epsom Downs Racecourse: about 24 minutes on the A236, A232 and A2022. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 25 minutes less in the car. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June. The first Derby was run in 1780.
How the day runs
Collection is from your front door in Croydon. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. Leaving Croydon, the car picks up the A236 and keeps to the main roads. For drop-off, the organisers' own rules apply. 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. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Home to Croydon is about 25 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- Croydon to Epsom Downs Racecourse24 min, 9.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Croydon25 min, 9.4 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.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.ukOpenStreetMap records a population of about 192,064.
Source: openstreetmap.orgCroydon is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Croydon by road is South Croydon (SCY), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from Croydon to the Derby at Epsom?
About 24 minutes and 9.3 miles in clear traffic, via the A236, A232 and A2022; allow longer 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.
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.