The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Willesden
The Derby at Epsom, with the car from Willesden. Allow 56 minutes via the A219, A3 and A240, before event traffic. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. Willesden is a Greater London town. 0.6 miles from Willesden's centre stands Church of St Mary, listed Grade II*. For rail, Brondesbury Park (BSP) is the nearest stop, about 5 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
In Willesden, 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. The return to Willesden is 20.3 miles, 55 minutes plus the exit queue. From the Oxford base, Willesden is 54.5 miles and 1 hour 9 minutes via the A4142 and A40.
- Willesden to Epsom Downs Racecourse56 min, 21 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Willesden55 min, 20.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukWillesden is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Mary, 0.6 miles out from central Willesden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Willesden by road is Brondesbury Park (BSP), about 5 minutes' drive.
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.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Willesden for the Derby at Epsom?
56 minutes and 21.0 miles in clear traffic via the A219, A3 and A240; 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, 54.5 miles from Willesden; it is in place before your collection time.
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