The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Tadley
Leaving Tadley for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Allow 1 hour 3 minutes via the A340, M3 and M25, before event traffic. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Hampshire is Tadley's county. Around 12,000 people live in Tadley (2021 figure). By car, Midgham station is 12 minutes from Tadley.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Tadley in good time for the gates. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Tadley is 53.1 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley works from Oxford, roughly 1 hour from Tadley via the A34, A339 and B3051.
- Tadley to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 3 min, 52.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Tadley1 hr 3 min, 53.1 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.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukTadley is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgTadley had about 12,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Tadley by road is Midgham (MDG), about 12 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe 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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Tadley?
52.9 miles via the A340, M3 and M25: 1 hour 3 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, 38.0 miles from Tadley; it is in place before your collection time.
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