The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Lee
The Derby at Epsom, with the car from Lee. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 51 minutes from Lee (18.9 miles) via the A222, A232 and A2022. It comes round again 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. For Lee, the county is Greater London. By car, Lee station is 3 minutes from Lee. The station at Lee opened in 1866.
How the day runs
In Lee, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. The return to Lee is 18.2 miles, 50 minutes plus the exit queue. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 45 minutes from Lee.
- Lee to Epsom Downs Racecourse51 min, 18.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Lee50 min, 18.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLee is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Lee by road is Lee (LEE), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLee station opened in 1866.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe 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.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Lee?
18.9 miles via the A222, A232 and A2022: 51 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 69.5 miles from Lee; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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