The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Ebbsfleet Valley
Leaving Ebbsfleet Valley for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 46 minutes from Ebbsfleet Valley (37.7 miles) via the A2, M25 and A217. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. The station at Swanscombe opened in 1908. Historic England lists Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, 0.7 miles from Ebbsfleet Valley's centre, at Grade I. Ebbsfleet Valley is in Kent.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Ebbsfleet Valley. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. After the day, it is 46 minutes back to Ebbsfleet Valley. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 44 minutes from Ebbsfleet Valley via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Ebbsfleet Valley to Epsom Downs Racecourse46 min, 37.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Ebbsfleet Valley46 min, 37.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.ukSwanscombe station opened in 1908.
Source: wikidata.orgParish Church of St Peter and St Paul, 0.7 miles out from central Ebbsfleet Valley, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukEbbsfleet Valley is in Kent.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Ebbsfleet Valley for the Derby at Epsom?
46 minutes and 37.7 miles in clear traffic via the A2, M25 and A217; allow more on the day.
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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 104.5 miles from Ebbsfleet Valley; it is in place before your collection time.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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