The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Steyning
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, leaving from Steyning. Clear-road time from Steyning: roughly 1 hour for the 42.4 miles. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. Steyning is a market town. For rail, Lancing (LAC) is the nearest stop, about 14 minutes' drive. Steyning is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people, about 5,800 at the last figure.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Steyning address, timed to the day's start. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Steyning is 42.6 miles away for the trip home. The car sets out from Oxford, 100.9 miles from Steyning.
- Steyning to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 2 min, 42.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Steyning1 hr 3 min, 42.6 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.ukSteyning is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Steyning by road is Lancing (LAC), about 14 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSteyning had about 5,800 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Steyning?
42.4 miles via the B2135, A23 and M23: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 100.9 miles from Steyning; 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
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- 24 hrs
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.