The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Orpington
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Orpington. The run is 29.6 miles, 37 minutes on a clear road via the A224, M25 and A217. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Some 90,000 people call Orpington home. One Orpington landmark is Orpington Priory, listed Grade II*. Rail reached Orpington station in 1868.
How the day runs
In Orpington, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. The return to Orpington is 29.2 miles, 37 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 35 minutes from Orpington via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Orpington to Epsom Downs Racecourse37 min, 29.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Orpington37 min, 29.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukOrpington has a population of about 90,000.
Source: wikidata.orgOrpington Priory, in central Orpington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOrpington station opened in 1868.
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.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Orpington for the Derby at Epsom?
37 minutes and 29.6 miles in clear traffic via the A224, M25 and A217; 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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