The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Horley
Leaving Horley for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Clear-road time from Horley: 28 minutes for the 19.3 miles. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. Horley (HOR) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Horley. Horley had roughly 27,000 residents at the 2021 count. Horley is a Surrey town.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Horley in good time for the gates. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Horley is 19.7 miles away for the trip home. Positioning from Oxford to Horley is 1 hour 27 minutes, built into the booking.
- Horley to Epsom Downs Racecourse28 min, 19.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Horley28 min, 19.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Horley by road is Horley (HOR), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgHorley had about 27,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgHorley is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukChurch of St Bartholomew, 0.5 miles out from central Horley, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Horley for the Derby at Epsom?
28 minutes and 19.3 miles in clear traffic via the M23, M25 and A217; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 86.6 miles from Horley; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.