The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Wendover
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Wendover. Allow 1 hour 3 minutes via the A413, A355 and M25, before event traffic. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. 0.7 miles from Wendover's centre stands Parish Church of St Mary, listed Grade II*. Wendover is on the London–Aylesbury line. With about 8,200 residents, Wendover is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people.
How the day runs
In Wendover, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Wendover is 51.9 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley works from Oxford, 54 minutes from Wendover via the A418, A4129 and B4009.
- Wendover to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 3 min, 51.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Wendover1 hr 3 min, 51.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukParish Church of St Mary, 0.7 miles out from central Wendover, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWendover station is on the London–Aylesbury line.
Source: wikidata.orgWendover had about 8,200 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 39 minutes away by road (26.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Wendover for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 3 minutes and 51.5 miles in clear traffic via the A413, A355 and M25; allow more 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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 29.4 miles from Wendover; it is in place before your collection time.
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