The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Swanley
Leaving Swanley for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Allow 38 minutes via the B2173, M25 and A217, before event traffic. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. The first Derby was run in 1780. Swanley (SAY) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Swanley. Swanley had roughly 18,000 residents at the 2021 count. Swanley is on the Chatham Main Line.
How the day runs
In Swanley, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. After the day, it is 37 minutes back to Swanley. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 35 minutes from Swanley.
- Swanley to Epsom Downs Racecourse38 min, 31 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Swanley37 min, 30.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Swanley by road is Swanley (SAY), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSwanley had about 18,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgSwanley station is on the Chatham Main Line and Maidstone East Line.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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.ukOnly Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Swanley?
31.0 miles via the B2173, M25 and A217: 38 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 97.3 miles from Swanley; it is in place before your collection time.
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