The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Windsor
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Windsor. The run is 27.8 miles, 41 minutes on a clear road via the A308, M25 and B280. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. Windsor is in Berkshire. Windsor Guildhall in Windsor is Grade I listed. Historic England lists Windsor Castle, 0.4 miles from Windsor's centre, at Grade I.
How the day runs
In Windsor, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Windsor is 33.8 miles away for the trip home. Positioning from Oxford to Windsor is 55 minutes, built into the booking.
- Windsor to Epsom Downs Racecourse41 min, 27.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Windsor40 min, 33.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Epsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukWindsor is in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgWindsor Guildhall, in central Windsor, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWindsor Castle, 0.4 miles out from central Windsor, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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.ukOnly Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Windsor for the Derby at Epsom?
41 minutes and 27.8 miles in clear traffic via the A308, M25 and B280; 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.
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.