The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from East Grinstead
Leaving East Grinstead for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The run is 25.2 miles, 38 minutes on a clear road via the A264, M23 and A217. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. East Grinstead sits in West Sussex. East Grinstead (EGR) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of East Grinstead. Saint Margarets Convent in East Grinstead is Grade I listed.
How the day runs
A East Grinstead pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. 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. Home to East Grinstead is 36 minutes once the event traffic clears. Positioning from Oxford to East Grinstead is 1 hour 34 minutes, built into the booking.
- East Grinstead to Epsom Downs Racecourse38 min, 25.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to East Grinstead36 min, 24.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgEast Grinstead is in West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to East Grinstead by road is East Grinstead (EGR), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSaint Margarets Convent, in central East Grinstead, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAdmission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukOnly Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Price this journey
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from East Grinstead for the Derby at Epsom?
38 minutes and 25.2 miles in clear traffic via the A264, M23 and A217; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 91.4 miles from East Grinstead; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.