The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Dorking
Leaving Dorking for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 22 minutes from Dorking (9.2 miles) via the A25, B2032 and B290. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. Dorking counts as a market town. Dorking is in Surrey. Historic England lists Dorking's 20 and 22, High Street at Grade II*.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Dorking. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Home to Dorking is 22 minutes once the event traffic clears. Positioning from Oxford to Dorking is 1 hour 18 minutes, built into the booking.
- Dorking to Epsom Downs Racecourse22 min, 9.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Dorking22 min, 10.8 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.ukDorking is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgDorking is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.org20 and 22, High Street, in central Dorking, 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.ukLondon 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.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Dorking for the Derby at Epsom?
22 minutes and 9.2 miles in clear traffic via the A25, B2032 and B290; 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.
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.