The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Letchworth
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, leaving from Letchworth. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 1 hour 15 minutes from Letchworth (70.4 miles) via the A1(M), A414 and M25. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. 158, Wilbury Road, 0.6 miles from Letchworth's centre, holds a Grade II* listing. One Letchworth landmark is 296, Norton Way South, listed Grade II*. Historic England lists 102, Wilbury Road, 0.7 miles from Letchworth's centre, at Grade II*.
How the day runs
In Letchworth, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. Home to Letchworth is 1 hour 14 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Letchworth takes 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Letchworth to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 15 min, 70.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Letchworth1 hr 14 min, 70.6 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.uk158, Wilbury Road, 0.6 miles out from central Letchworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk296, Norton Way South, in central Letchworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk102, Wilbury Road, 0.7 miles out from central Letchworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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.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
What drive time should we allow from Letchworth for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 15 minutes and 70.4 miles in clear traffic via the A1(M), A414 and M25; allow more on the day.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
Is there a dress code at the Derby at Epsom?
A dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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