The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Epping
The Derby at Epsom from Epping, by chauffeur. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 1 hour 9 minutes from Epping (62.3 miles) via the M11, M25 and A282. It comes round again 4–5 June 2027. The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road. Rail reached Waltham Cross station in 1840. Epping is classed as a market town. 0.4 miles from Epping's centre stands Epping Place, listed Grade II*.
How the day runs
A Epping pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Epping is 61.8 miles, 1 hour 8 minutes plus the exit queue. The car sets out from Oxford, 77.9 miles from Epping.
- Epping to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 9 min, 62.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Epping1 hr 8 min, 61.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukWaltham Cross station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgEpping is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgEpping Place, 0.4 miles out from central Epping, 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.ukLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Epping for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 9 minutes and 62.3 miles in clear traffic via the M11, M25 and A282; 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, 77.9 miles from Epping; it is in place before your collection time.
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