The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from The Franklin London
The Derby at Epsom from The Franklin London. The Franklin London stands in London. The hotel has 35 rooms. West Brompton station is 6 minutes away by car. The drive is about 43 minutes (17.6 miles), mostly on the A3205, A3 and A240. That is 6 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June. The 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)).
How the day runs
At The Franklin London the concierge will know the car is outside. You travel in a luxury people-carrier for families and groups. Leaving The Franklin London, the car picks up the A3205 and keeps to the main roads. On drop-off, the course's 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 The Franklin London is about 42 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- The Franklin London to Epsom Downs Racecourse43 min, 17.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to The Franklin London42 min, 17.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.ukAnyone 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.ukThe Franklin London has 35 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to The Franklin London by road is West Brompton (WBP), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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 race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Franklin London to the Derby at Epsom?
About 43 minutes and 17.6 miles in clear traffic, via the A3205, A3 and A240; allow 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.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the Derby at Epsom is Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner and Epsom. From The Franklin London, a car goes door to door in about 43 minutes.
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