The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Waltham Cross
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Waltham Cross. Clear-road time from Waltham Cross: 1 hour 5 minutes for the 62.9 miles. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. Waltham Cross is in Hertfordshire. Water here means the River Lea, which passes Waltham Cross. Historic England lists Waltham Cross's Eleanor Cross at Grade I.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Waltham Cross. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Getting back to Waltham Cross takes 1 hour 4 minutes on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Waltham Cross is 71.9 miles and 1 hour 13 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Waltham Cross to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 5 min, 62.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Waltham Cross1 hr 4 min, 63.2 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.ukWaltham Cross is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgWaltham Cross lies on or beside the River Lea.
Source: wikidata.orgEleanor Cross, in central Waltham Cross, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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.ukWaltham Cross has a population of about 8,600.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Waltham Cross for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 5 minutes and 62.9 miles in clear traffic via the M25, A243 and B280; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 71.9 miles from Waltham Cross; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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