The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from South Ockendon
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in South Ockendon. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 51 minutes from South Ockendon (40.7 miles) via the A282, M25 and A217. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. The station at Ockendon opened in 1892. 0.5 miles from South Ockendon's centre stands Little Belhus, listed Grade II*. The line through Ockendon is the London, Tilbury and Southend line.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in South Ockendon in good time for the gates. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. The return to South Ockendon is 39.7 miles, 50 minutes plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to South Ockendon is 1 hour 39 minutes, built into the booking.
- South Ockendon to Epsom Downs Racecourse51 min, 40.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to South Ockendon50 min, 39.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukOckendon station opened in 1892.
Source: wikidata.orgLittle Belhus, 0.5 miles out from central South Ockendon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOckendon station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend line.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from South Ockendon for the Derby at Epsom?
51 minutes and 40.7 miles in clear traffic via the A282, M25 and A217; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 97.9 miles from South Ockendon; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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