The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Reading
The Derby at Epsom from Reading. For households in and around Reading, the pick-up is at home. Its population is put at about 163,000. The nearest station by road is Reading, about 2 minutes away. Expect about 57 minutes on the road via the A322, M3 and M25, a distance of 42.5 miles. That is 8 minutes longer than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June. Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
How the day runs
The car comes to your home in Reading. You travel in a luxury people-carrier for families and groups. Leaving Reading, the car picks up the A322 and keeps to the main roads. On drop-off, the course's rules apply. 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. Back at Reading about 57 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Reading to Epsom Downs Racecourse57 min, 42.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Reading57 min, 42.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
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.ukOpenStreetMap records a population of about 162,666.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to Reading by road is Reading (RDG), about 2 minutes' drive.
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.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How far is the Derby at Epsom from Reading?
About 57 minutes and 42.5 miles in clear traffic, via the A322, M3 and M25; 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 Reading, a car goes door to door in about 57 minutes.
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.