The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Petworth
The Derby at Epsom from Petworth, by chauffeur. Allow 1 hour 5 minutes via the A272, A264 and M23, before event traffic. It comes round again 4–5 June 2027. The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road. One Petworth landmark is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, listed Grade I. West Sussex is Petworth's county. The station at Pulborough opened in 1859.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Petworth. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is 1 hour 5 minutes back to Petworth. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 51 minutes from Petworth via the M40, M25 and A3.
- Petworth to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 5 min, 46.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Petworth1 hr 5 min, 46.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Church of St Mary the Virgin, in central Petworth, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukPetworth is in West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgPulborough station opened in 1859.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Petworth for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 5 minutes and 46.3 miles in clear traffic via the A272, A264 and M23; 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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