The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Woking
A chauffeured day at the Derby at Epsom, leaving from Woking. Clear-road time from Woking: 33 minutes for the 21.4 miles. The 2027 dates are 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. Around 63,000 people live in Woking (2001 figure). For rail, Woking (WOK) is the nearest stop, about 4 minutes' drive. Woking station dates from 1838.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Woking. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. Home to Woking is 33 minutes once the event traffic clears. The car sets out from Oxford, 59.8 miles from Woking.
- Woking to Epsom Downs Racecourse33 min, 21.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Woking33 min, 21.7 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.ukWoking had about 63,000 residents in 2001.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Woking by road is Woking (WOK), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgWoking station opened in 1838.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCash 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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Woking for the Derby at Epsom?
33 minutes and 21.4 miles in clear traffic via the A320, M25 and B280; 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, 59.8 miles from Woking; it is in place before your collection time.
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.