The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Haywards Heath
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Haywards Heath. Clear-road time from Haywards Heath: 46 minutes for the 34.9 miles. It comes round again 4–5 June 2027. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Admission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures. Haywards Heath sits in West Sussex. Trains stop right in Haywards Heath, at Haywards Heath. Historic England lists Lucas's, 0.4 miles from Haywards Heath's centre, at Grade II*.
How the day runs
In Haywards Heath, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. After the day, it is 46 minutes back to Haywards Heath. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 44 minutes from Haywards Heath via the M40, M25 and M23.
- Haywards Heath to Epsom Downs Racecourse46 min, 34.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Haywards Heath46 min, 34.8 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.ukAdmission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukHaywards Heath is in West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Haywards Heath by road is Haywards Heath (HHE), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLucas's, 0.4 miles out from central Haywards Heath, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukOnly 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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Haywards Heath for the Derby at Epsom?
46 minutes and 34.9 miles in clear traffic via the A272, A23 and M23; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 101.7 miles from Haywards Heath; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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