The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Hatfield
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, leaving from Hatfield. The run is 54.4 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the A414, M25 and B280. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers. At roughly 84 metres, Hatfield sits above the sea by that much. Hatfield Palace, 0.7 miles from Hatfield's centre, holds a Grade I listing. Historic England lists Parish Church of St Etheldreda, 0.6 miles from Hatfield's centre, at Grade I.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Hatfield address, timed to the day's start. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Home to Hatfield is roughly 1 hour once the event traffic clears. The car sets out from Oxford, 62.9 miles from Hatfield.
- Hatfield to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 2 min, 54.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Hatfield1 hr, 54.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukHatfield stands about 84 metres above sea level.
Source: wikidata.orgHatfield Palace, 0.7 miles out from central Hatfield, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukParish Church of St Etheldreda, 0.6 miles out from central Hatfield, 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.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
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 Hatfield?
54.4 miles via the A414, M25 and B280: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 62.9 miles from Hatfield; 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.