The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Southampton
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, starting from Southampton. Collection is from any address in Southampton, Hampshire. Its population is put at about 254,000. The nearest station by road is Southampton Central, about 3 minutes away. 75.3 miles separate Southampton from Epsom Downs Racecourse: about an hour and 21 minutes on the A33, M3 and M25. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 32 minutes more in the car. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
How the day runs
Collection is from your door in Southampton. You travel in a luxury people-carrier for families and groups. From there it is the A33, M3 and M25 to Epsom Downs Racecourse. For drop-off, the organisers' own 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 Southampton about an hour and 20 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Southampton to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 21 min, 75.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Southampton1 hr 20 min, 75.3 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.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 253,651.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSouthampton is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Southampton by road is Southampton Central (SOU), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAdmission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from Southampton to the Derby at Epsom?
About an hour and 21 minutes and 75.3 miles in clear traffic, via the A33, M3 and M25; 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.