The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 58 minutes from Henley-on-Thames (46.2 miles) via the A4130, M4 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. Chantry House in Henley-on-Thames is Grade I listed. Some 12,000 people call Henley-on-Thames home. Rail reached Henley-on-Thames station in 1857.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Henley-on-Thames. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. The return to Henley-on-Thames is 46.0 miles, 55 minutes plus the exit queue. The car sets out from Oxford, 23.6 miles from Henley-on-Thames.
- Henley-on-Thames to Epsom Downs Racecourse58 min, 46.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Henley-on-Thames55 min, 46 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.ukChantry House, in central Henley-on-Thames, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHenley-on-Thames had about 12,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgHenley-on-Thames station opened in 1857.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Henley-on-Thames for the Derby at Epsom?
58 minutes and 46.2 miles in clear traffic via the A4130, M4 and M25; allow more 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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