The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Egerton House Hotel
The Derby at Epsom from Egerton House Hotel. From Egerton House Hotel in London, the car is brought to the door at the agreed time. It is a 28-room hotel. It stands on Egerton Terrace, SW3 2BX. By rail, the closest stop is West Brompton, 6 minutes' drive. 17.7 miles separate Egerton House Hotel from Epsom Downs Racecourse: about 43 minutes on the A3205, A3 and A240. That is 6 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Egerton House Hotel ahead of time and waits by the entrance. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. Leaving Egerton House Hotel, the car picks up the A3205 and keeps to the main roads. For drop-off, the organisers' own rules apply. Anyone 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. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. After the last of the day, it is about 42 minutes back to Egerton House Hotel.
- Egerton House Hotel to Epsom Downs Racecourse43 min, 17.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Egerton House Hotel42 min, 17.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
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.ukEgerton House Hotel has 28 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgEgerton House Hotel is on Egerton Terrace, SW3 2BX.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to Egerton House Hotel by road is West Brompton (WBP), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How far is the Derby at Epsom from Egerton House Hotel?
About 43 minutes and 17.7 miles in clear traffic, via the A3205, A3 and A240; allow longer 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.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the Derby at Epsom is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom. From Egerton House Hotel, a car goes door to door in about 43 minutes.
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