The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Teddington
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Teddington. Clear-road time from Teddington: 34 minutes for the 14.3 miles. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. The station at Teddington opened in 1863. Water here means the River Thames, which passes Teddington. Teddington is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 11,000 at the last figure.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Teddington. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Teddington is 11.9 miles away for the trip home. Positioning from Oxford to Teddington is 1 hour 12 minutes, built into the booking.
- Teddington to Epsom Downs Racecourse34 min, 14.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Teddington33 min, 11.9 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.ukTeddington station opened in 1863.
Source: wikidata.orgTeddington lies on or beside the River Thames.
Source: wikidata.orgTeddington has a population of about 11,000.
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.ukCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Teddington for the Derby at Epsom?
34 minutes and 14.3 miles in clear traffic via the A309, A3 and A240; allow more on the day.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.
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