The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Hoddesdon
The Derby at Epsom from Hoddesdon, by chauffeur. Allow 1 hour 12 minutes via the A10, M25 and B280, before event traffic. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. The first Derby was run in 1780. Rail reached Rye House station in 1843. One Hoddesdon landmark is Rathmore House, listed Grade II*. Among Hoddesdon's listed buildings is Church of St Catherine & St Paul (Grade II*).
How the day runs
In Hoddesdon, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Getting back to Hoddesdon takes 1 hour 12 minutes on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Hoddesdon is 77.2 miles and 1 hour 21 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Hoddesdon to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 12 min, 68.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Hoddesdon1 hr 12 min, 68.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukRye House station opened in 1843.
Source: wikidata.orgRathmore House, in central Hoddesdon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukChurch of St Catherine & St Paul, in central Hoddesdon, 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.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukHoddesdon is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hoddesdon for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 12 minutes and 68.3 miles in clear traffic via the A10, M25 and B280; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 77.2 miles from Hoddesdon; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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