The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Whitchurch
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Whitchurch. The run is 62.7 miles, 1 hour 9 minutes on a clear road via the A303, M3 and M25. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. Historic England lists Whitchurch's Church of All Hallows at Grade II*. Whitchurch Silk Mill in Whitchurch is Grade II* listed. Whitchurch station dates from 1854.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Whitchurch address, timed to the day's start. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. After the day, it is 1 hour 8 minutes back to Whitchurch. From the Oxford base, Whitchurch is 40.4 miles and 58 minutes via the A4144 and A423.
- Whitchurch to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 9 min, 62.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Whitchurch1 hr 8 min, 62.2 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.ukChurch of All Hallows, in central Whitchurch, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWhitchurch Silk Mill, in central Whitchurch, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWhitchurch station opened in 1854.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe 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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Tattenham Corner (TAT), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 31 minutes away by road (21.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Whitchurch?
62.7 miles via the A303, M3 and M25: 1 hour 9 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 40.4 miles from Whitchurch; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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- Nothing
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- 24 hrs
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.