The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Eltham
The Derby at Epsom from Eltham, by chauffeur. The run is 38.0 miles, 48 minutes on a clear road via the A20, M25 and A217. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. Historic England lists Eltham's Eltham Palace at Grade I. Trains stop right in Eltham, at Eltham. Historic England lists Eltham's Cliefden House at Grade II*.
How the day runs
A Eltham pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. The return to Eltham is 37.5 miles, 47 minutes plus the exit queue. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 45 minutes from Eltham.
- Eltham to Epsom Downs Racecourse48 min, 38 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Eltham47 min, 37.5 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.orgEltham Palace, in central Eltham, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Eltham by road is Eltham (ELW), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgCliefden House, in central Eltham, carries a Grade II* 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 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.ukAdmission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Eltham for the Derby at Epsom?
48 minutes and 38.0 miles in clear traffic via the A20, 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 Eltham; it is in place before your collection time.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
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- 24 hrs
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- In full
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