The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Wimbledon
Leaving Wimbledon for the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The run is 10.5 miles, 26 minutes on a clear road via the B235, A3 and A240. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers. The course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road. Wimbledon had roughly 93,000 residents at the 2010 count. The line through Wimbledon is the South Western Main Line. Wimbledon (WIM) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Wimbledon.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Wimbledon. Set-down at Epsom Downs Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. Wimbledon is 9.5 miles away for the trip home. The car sets out from Oxford, 64.6 miles from Wimbledon.
- Wimbledon to Epsom Downs Racecourse26 min, 10.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Wimbledon27 min, 9.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukWimbledon had about 93,000 residents in 2010.
Source: wikidata.orgWimbledon station is on the South Western Main Line and Sutton Loop Line.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Wimbledon by road is Wimbledon (WIM), within a couple of 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 Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Wimbledon for the Derby at Epsom?
26 minutes and 10.5 miles in clear traffic via the B235, A3 and A240; allow more on the day.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.
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