The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Hove
The Derby at Epsom from Hove, by chauffeur. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 58 minutes from Hove (42.9 miles) via the A23, M23 and A217. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. Rail reached Hove station in 1865. Grade I: 20-32 Brunswick Terrace, 0.7 miles from Hove's centre. Hove is the closest railway station to Hove, 3 minutes by car.
How the day runs
In Hove, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. The return to Hove is 43.3 miles, 58 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Hove takes 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Hove to Epsom Downs Racecourse58 min, 42.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Hove58 min, 43.3 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.ukHove station opened in 1865.
Source: wikidata.org20-32 Brunswick Terrace, 0.7 miles out from central Hove, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Hove by road is Hove (HOV), 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 first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hove for the Derby at Epsom?
58 minutes and 42.9 miles in clear traffic via the A23, M23 and A217; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 110.2 miles from Hove; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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