The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Farnham
Farnham to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 45 minutes from Farnham (30.6 miles) via the A31, A3 and M25. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers. St Andrew's Church in Farnham is Grade I listed. Farnham is classed as a market town. Some 42,000 people call Farnham home.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Farnham. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Getting back to Farnham takes 46 minutes on clear roads. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 20 minutes from Farnham.
- Farnham to Epsom Downs Racecourse45 min, 30.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Farnham46 min, 30.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukSt Andrew's Church, in central Farnham, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukFarnham is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgFarnham had about 42,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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
Price this journey
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Farnham?
30.6 miles via the A31, A3 and M25: 45 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 74.1 miles from Farnham; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.