The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Pennyhill Park
The Derby at Epsom from Pennyhill Park. Guests at Pennyhill Park are collected from the hotel entrance. The nearest station by road is Bagshot, about 6 minutes away. Expect about 39 minutes on the road via the M3, M25 and B280, a distance of 28.2 miles. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 10 minutes less in the car. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Pennyhill Park ahead of time and waits by the entrance. You travel in a luxury people-carrier for families and groups. Leaving Pennyhill Park, the car picks up the M3 and keeps to the main roads. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. Anyone 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. All day the car stays on hand; a message brings it round. After the last of the day, it is about 38 minutes back to Pennyhill Park.
- Pennyhill Park to Epsom Downs Racecourse39 min, 28.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Pennyhill Park38 min, 28.2 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.orgAnyone 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 Pennyhill Park by road is Bagshot (BAG), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
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.uk
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Questions
How far is the Derby at Epsom from Pennyhill Park?
About 39 minutes and 28.2 miles in clear traffic, via the M3, M25 and B280; allow longer on the day.
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.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the Derby at Epsom is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom. From Pennyhill Park, a car goes door to door in about 39 minutes.
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