The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Sydney House Chelsea
The Derby at Epsom from Sydney House Chelsea. From Sydney House Chelsea in London, the car is brought to the door at the agreed time. The hotel has 21 rooms. It stands on Sydney Street, SW3 6PU. The nearest station by road is West Brompton, about 5 minutes away. 17.2 miles separate Sydney House Chelsea from Epsom Downs Racecourse: about 41 minutes on the A3205, A3 and A240. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 8 minutes less in the car. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June. London Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Sydney House Chelsea ahead of time and waits by the entrance. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. Leaving Sydney House Chelsea, the car picks up the A3205 and keeps to the main roads. 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. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Home to Sydney House Chelsea is about 40 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- Sydney House Chelsea to Epsom Downs Racecourse41 min, 17.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Sydney House Chelsea40 min, 17.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgAnyone 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.ukSydney House Chelsea has 21 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSydney House Chelsea is on Sydney Street, SW3 6PU.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to Sydney House Chelsea by road is West Brompton (WBP), about 5 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 Sydney House Chelsea to the Derby at Epsom?
About 41 minutes and 17.2 miles in clear traffic, via the A3205, A3 and A240; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 12 minutes from Sydney House Chelsea; the car is positioned 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.