The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Gillingham
Leaving Gillingham for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Clear-road time from Gillingham: roughly 1 hour for the 47.2 miles. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Gillingham's population was put at about 108,000 in 2021. Gillingham (GLM) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Gillingham. The station at Gillingham opened in 1858.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Gillingham. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Getting back to Gillingham takes roughly 1 hour on clear roads. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Gillingham takes 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Gillingham to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 1 min, 47.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Gillingham1 hr, 46.7 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.ukGillingham had about 108,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Gillingham by road is Gillingham (GLM), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGillingham station opened in 1858.
Source: wikidata.orgA 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 Gillingham for the Derby at Epsom?
Roughly 1 hour and 47.2 miles in clear traffic via the M20, M26 and M25; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 113.7 miles from Gillingham; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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- 60 min
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- 24 hrs
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