The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Dunstable
Dunstable to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. The run is 61.0 miles, 1 hour 6 minutes on a clear road via the A505, M1 and M25. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers. Among Dunstable's listed buildings is Dunstable Priory (Grade I). Historic England lists Dunstable's 13, High Street North at Grade II*. For Dunstable, the county is Bedfordshire.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Dunstable. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. The return to Dunstable is 61.5 miles, 1 hour 7 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Dunstable takes 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Dunstable to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 6 min, 61 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Dunstable1 hr 7 min, 61.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukDunstable Priory, in central Dunstable, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk13, High Street North, in central Dunstable, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukDunstable is in Bedfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Dunstable for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 6 minutes and 61.0 miles in clear traffic via the A505, M1 and M25; 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.