The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Draycott Hotel
Draycott Hotel to Epsom Downs Racecourse for the Derby at Epsom. Guests at Draycott Hotel, London, are collected from the hotel entrance. The hotel has 35 rooms. London Victoria station is 5 minutes away by car. Expect about 42 minutes on the road via the A3217, A3 and A240, a distance of 17.5 miles. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 7 minutes less in the car. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June. The nearest station named by the organisers is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom (Three local stations serve the course; Derby shuttle bus from Epsom station (inbound 09:30-14:00, return 15:30-19:30)).
How the day runs
Your car is at the door of Draycott Hotel before you come down. Choose a luxury people-carrier for a larger party. From there it is the A3217, A3 and A240 to Epsom Downs Racecourse. You are set down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. Home to Draycott Hotel is about 42 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- Draycott Hotel to Epsom Downs Racecourse42 min, 17.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Draycott Hotel42 min, 17.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The nearest station named by the organisers is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom (Three local stations serve the course; Derby shuttle bus from Epsom station (inbound 09:30-14:00, return 15:30-19:30)).
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.ukDraycott Hotel has 35 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to Draycott Hotel by road is London Victoria (VIC), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe 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 far is the Derby at Epsom from Draycott Hotel?
About 42 minutes and 17.5 miles in clear traffic, via the A3217, A3 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 Draycott Hotel, a car goes door to door in about 42 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.
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