The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Ingatestone
Leaving Ingatestone for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The run is 53.1 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the A12, M25 and A282. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Admission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures. 98, High Street in Ingatestone is Grade II* listed. Ingatestone (INT) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Ingatestone. Ingatestone is an Essex town.
How the day runs
A Ingatestone pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Ingatestone is 53.0 miles away for the trip home. Positioning from Oxford to Ingatestone is 1 hour 35 minutes, built into the booking.
- Ingatestone to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 1 min, 53.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Ingatestone1 hr 2 min, 53 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAdmission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk98, High Street, in central Ingatestone, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Ingatestone by road is Ingatestone (INT), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgIngatestone is in Essex.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Ingatestone?
53.1 miles via the A12, M25 and A282: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 93.0 miles from Ingatestone; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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