The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Sofitel Gatwick
Sofitel Gatwick to Epsom Downs Racecourse for the Derby at Epsom. Guests at Sofitel Gatwick, Crawley, are collected from the hotel entrance. It is a 500-room hotel. It stands on Northway, RH6 0PH. The nearest station by road is Horley, about 5 minutes away. Expect about 26 minutes on the road via the M23, M25 and A217, a distance of 18.5 miles. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 23 minutes less in the car. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Sofitel Gatwick ahead of time and waits by the entrance. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. Leaving Sofitel Gatwick, the car picks up the M23 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. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Back at Sofitel Gatwick about 26 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Sofitel Gatwick to Epsom Downs Racecourse26 min, 18.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Sofitel Gatwick26 min, 18.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
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.ukSofitel Gatwick has 500 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSofitel Gatwick is on Northway, RH6 0PH.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSofitel Gatwick is in Crawley, West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Sofitel Gatwick by road is Horley (HOR), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long is the drive from Sofitel Gatwick to the Derby at Epsom?
About 26 minutes and 18.5 miles in clear traffic, via the M23, M25 and A217; 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.