The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Woburn Sands
Woburn Sands to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. Epsom Downs Racecourse is 1 hour 15 minutes from Woburn Sands (72.8 miles) via the C94, M1 and M25. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. One Woburn Sands landmark is Church of Saint Michael, listed Grade II*. Trains stop right in Woburn Sands, at Woburn Sands. Woburn Sands is on the Marston Vale Line.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Woburn Sands 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 14 minutes back to Woburn Sands. The car sets out from Oxford, 49.1 miles from Woburn Sands.
- Woburn Sands to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 15 min, 72.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Woburn Sands1 hr 14 min, 72.7 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.ukChurch of Saint Michael, in central Woburn Sands, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Woburn Sands by road is Woburn Sands (WOB), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgWoburn Sands station is on the Marston Vale Line.
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.ukWoburn Sands is in Buckinghamshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Woburn Sands?
72.8 miles via the C94, M1 and M25: 1 hour 15 minutes in clear traffic, longer 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, 49.1 miles from Woburn Sands; it is in place before your collection time.
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