The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Ruislip
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, leaving from Ruislip. Allow 46 minutes via the M25, A243 and B280, before event traffic. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. Among Ruislip's listed buildings is 9-15, High Street (Grade II*). Historic England lists Ruislip's St Martin's Church at Grade I. Greater London is Ruislip's county.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Ruislip. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. After the day, it is 46 minutes back to Ruislip. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 54 minutes from Ruislip.
- Ruislip to Epsom Downs Racecourse46 min, 36.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Ruislip46 min, 37.4 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.uk9-15, High Street, in central Ruislip, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSt Martin's Church, in central Ruislip, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRuislip is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Ruislip for the Derby at Epsom?
46 minutes and 36.1 miles in clear traffic via the M25, A243 and B280; allow more 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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 45.8 miles from Ruislip; it is in place before your collection time.
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.