The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Watford
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, starting from Watford. The car comes to your door in Watford (Hertfordshire). Its population is put at about 120,000. The nearest station by road is Watford High Street, about 4 minutes away. The drive is about 52 minutes (44.6 miles), mostly on the A411, M25 and B280. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
How the day runs
In Watford, the car pulls up at your address. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. Leaving Watford, the car picks up the A411 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. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Back at Watford about 54 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Watford to Epsom Downs Racecourse52 min, 44.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Watford54 min, 45.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
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.ukOpenStreetMap records a population of about 120,000.
Source: openstreetmap.orgWatford is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Watford by road is Watford High Street (WFH), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is the Derby at Epsom from Watford?
About 52 minutes and 44.6 miles in clear traffic, via the A411, M25 and B280; allow longer on the day.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes from Epsom Downs Racecourse by road; an airport collection can be added.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour from Watford; the car is positioned before your collection time.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.