The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Northfleet
The Derby at Epsom, with the car from Northfleet. Clear-road time from Northfleet: 45 minutes for the 38.2 miles. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Historic England lists The Old Rectory House, 0.5 miles from Northfleet's centre, at Grade II*. Northfleet had roughly 30,000 residents. Northfleet (NFL) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Northfleet.
How the day runs
A Northfleet pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Getting back to Northfleet takes 45 minutes on clear roads. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Northfleet takes 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Northfleet to Epsom Downs Racecourse45 min, 38.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Northfleet45 min, 38 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.ukThe Old Rectory House, 0.5 miles out from central Northfleet, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukNorthfleet has a population of about 30,000.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Northfleet by road is Northfleet (NFL), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA 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.ukNorthfleet is in Kent.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Northfleet?
38.2 miles via the A2, M25 and A217: 45 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 104.9 miles from Northfleet; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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