The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Southwick
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Southwick. The run is 44.8 miles, 58 minutes on a clear road via the A23, M23 and A217. The Derby at Epsom returns 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. Southwick station dates from 1840. Among Southwick's listed buildings is St Michael and All Angels Church (Grade II*). Southwick belongs to West Sussex.
How the day runs
A Southwick pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is 58 minutes back to Southwick. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 57 minutes from Southwick via the M40, M25 and A23.
- Southwick to Epsom Downs Racecourse58 min, 44.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Southwick58 min, 45.3 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.ukSouthwick station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Michael and All Angels Church, in central Southwick, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSouthwick is in West Sussex.
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.orgThe nearest station named by the organisers is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom (Three local stations serve the course; Derby shuttle bus from Epsom station (inbound 09:30-14:00, return 15:30-19:30)).
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Southwick?
44.8 miles via the A23, M23 and A217: 58 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 112.2 miles from Southwick; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.