The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Hook
Hook to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 46 minutes from Hook (40.7 miles) via the M3, M25 and B280. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. Admission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures. Hook lies within Hampshire. Trains stop right in Hook, at Hook. Hook's population was put at about 9,100 in 2021.
How the day runs
In Hook, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is 46 minutes back to Hook. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 8 minutes from Hook.
- Hook to Epsom Downs Racecourse46 min, 40.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Hook46 min, 40.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Admission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukHook is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Hook by road is Hook (HOK), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgHook had about 9,100 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgA 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
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Hook?
40.7 miles via the M3, M25 and B280: 46 minutes in clear traffic, longer 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, 50.4 miles from Hook; it is in place before your collection time.
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