The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Oxford
From Oxford to the Derby at Epsom, door to drop-off. Collection is from any address in Oxford. By rail, the closest stop is Oxford, 15 minutes' drive. Expect about an hour and 20 minutes on the road via the A40, M40 and M25, a distance of 71.4 miles. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 31 minutes more in the car. 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 comes to your address in Oxford. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. Leaving Oxford, the car picks up the A40 and keeps to the main roads. Drop-off at Epsom Downs Racecourse follows the organisers' published arrangements for the day. All day the car stays on hand; a message brings it round. Home to Oxford is about an hour and 20 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- Oxford to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 20 min, 71.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Oxford1 hr 20 min, 71.7 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.ukThe closest National Rail station to Oxford by road is Oxford (OXF), about 15 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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
How long is the drive from Oxford to the Derby at Epsom?
About an hour and 20 minutes and 71.4 miles in clear traffic, via the A40, M40 and M25; allow longer 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.
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.