The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Guildford
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Guildford. The run is 20.8 miles, 33 minutes on a clear road via the A3, M25 and B280. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Historic England lists Guildford's St Mary's Church at Grade I. Guildford lies within Surrey. Historic England lists Guildford's Guildford Guildhall at Grade I.
How the day runs
In Guildford, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. Home to Guildford is 33 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 15 minutes from Guildford via the M40, M25 and A3.
- Guildford to Epsom Downs Racecourse33 min, 20.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Guildford33 min, 20.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.ukSt Mary's Church, in central Guildford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukGuildford is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgGuildford Guildhall, in central Guildford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe nearest station named by the organisers is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom (Three local stations serve the course; Derby shuttle bus from Epsom station (inbound 09:30-14:00, return 15:30-19:30)).
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Guildford?
20.8 miles via the A3, M25 and B280: 33 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.
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