The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Kensington, London
Kensington, London to Epsom Downs Racecourse for the Derby at Epsom. From Kensington, London, the car waits outside wherever you are staying. The drive is about 43 minutes (17.1 miles), mostly on the A219, A3 and A240. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. The nearest station named by the organisers is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom (Three local stations serve the course; Derby shuttle bus from Epsom station (inbound 09:30-14:00, return 15:30-19:30)).
How the day runs
The car is outside your Kensington address at the agreed hour. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. Leaving Kensington, London, the car picks up the A219 and keeps to the main roads. At Epsom Downs Racecourse the car uses the drop-off point the organisers set for your ticket. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. The return to Kensington, London takes about 44 minutes, plus whatever the car parks need to empty.
- Kensington, London to Epsom Downs Racecourse43 min, 17.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Kensington, London44 min, 17.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The nearest station named by the organisers is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom (Three local stations serve the course; Derby shuttle bus from Epsom station (inbound 09:30-14:00, return 15:30-19:30)).
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAnyone being dropped off at The Derby should go to Car Park 8, which is also the pick-up and drop-off point. For 2027 all parking is free, with pre-booking recommended.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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.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
Price this journey
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Questions
How far is the Derby at Epsom from Kensington, London?
About 43 minutes and 17.1 miles in clear traffic, via the A219, A3 and A240; allow longer on the day.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes from Epsom Downs Racecourse by road; an airport collection can be added.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 8 minutes from Kensington, London; the car is positioned before your collection time.
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.