The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Epsom
Leaving Epsom for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Clear-road time from Epsom: 6 minutes for the 1.9 miles. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. One Epsom landmark is 147 and 149-153 High Street, listed Grade II*. Trains stop right in Epsom, at Epsom. Epsom belongs to Surrey.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Epsom. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Epsom is 2.1 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 15 minutes from Epsom via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Epsom to Epsom Downs Racecourse6 min, 1.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Epsom6 min, 2.1 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.org147 and 149-153 High Street, in central Epsom, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Epsom by road is Epsom (EPS), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgEpsom is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCash 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.ukEpsom has a population of about 31,000.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Epsom?
1.9 miles via the A24 and B290: 6 minutes in clear traffic, 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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 69.5 miles from Epsom; it is in place before your collection time.
Our undertaking
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