The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Walthamstow
Walthamstow to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. Clear-road time from Walthamstow: 1 hour 14 minutes for the 64.4 miles. It comes round again 4–5 June 2027. Only Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers. The Chingford branch line serves Walthamstow Central. Walthamstow Central station dates from 1870. One Walthamstow landmark is St. Mary's Church, listed Grade II*.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Walthamstow in good time for the gates. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Home to Walthamstow is 1 hour 12 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 32 minutes from Walthamstow via the A40, M40 and M25.
- Walthamstow to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 14 min, 64.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Walthamstow1 hr 12 min, 63.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Only 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.ukWalthamstow Central station is on the Chingford branch line.
Source: wikidata.orgWalthamstow Central station opened in 1870.
Source: wikidata.orgSt. Mary's Church, in central Walthamstow, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA 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.ukWalthamstow is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Walthamstow for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 14 minutes and 64.4 miles in clear traffic via the M11, M25 and A282; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 79.3 miles from Walthamstow; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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