The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Hertford
Leaving Hertford for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Clear-road time from Hertford: 1 hour 9 minutes for the 62.1 miles. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers. The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road. Historic England lists Hertford's Shire Hall at Grade I. At roughly 43 metres, Hertford sits above the sea by that much. Hertford lies within Hertfordshire.
How the day runs
A Hertford pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. Getting back to Hertford takes 1 hour 8 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Hertford is 1 hour 17 minutes, built into the booking.
- Hertford to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 9 min, 62.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Hertford1 hr 8 min, 62.3 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.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukShire Hall, in central Hertford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHertford stands about 43 metres above sea level.
Source: wikidata.orgHertford is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
We have started the journey for you. Change either end to the exact address, choosing it from the suggestions, and pick a date and time to see the full price.
Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hertford for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 9 minutes and 62.1 miles in clear traffic via the A414, M25 and B280; allow more on the day.
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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 71.0 miles from Hertford; it is in place before your collection time.
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.