The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from High Wycombe
High Wycombe to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 50 minutes from High Wycombe (44.1 miles) via the M40, M25 and B280. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. Historic England lists High Wycombe's High Wycombe Guildhall at Grade I. High Wycombe station dates from 1854. Trains call at High Wycombe, 3 minutes from High Wycombe by road.
How the day runs
A High Wycombe pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. The return to High Wycombe is 44.4 miles, 50 minutes plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to High Wycombe is 39 minutes, built into the booking.
- High Wycombe to Epsom Downs Racecourse50 min, 44.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to High Wycombe50 min, 44.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukHigh Wycombe Guildhall, in central High Wycombe, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHigh Wycombe station opened in 1854.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to High Wycombe by road is High Wycombe (HWY), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA 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.ukThe 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
What drive time should we allow from High Wycombe for the Derby at Epsom?
50 minutes and 44.1 miles in clear traffic via the M40, M25 and B280; 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.
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.