The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Woolwich
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Woolwich. The run is 42.5 miles, 56 minutes on a clear road via the A2, M25 and A217. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The first Derby was run in 1780. Historic England lists Rotunda, 0.4 miles from Woolwich's centre, at Grade II*. The North Kent Line serves Woolwich Arsenal. Royal Arsenal Brass Foundry, 0.7 miles from Woolwich's centre, holds a Grade I listing.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Woolwich address, timed to the day's start. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Woolwich is 39.6 miles away for the trip home. Positioning from Oxford to Woolwich is 1 hour 50 minutes, built into the booking.
- Woolwich to Epsom Downs Racecourse56 min, 42.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Woolwich55 min, 39.6 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.ukRotunda, 0.4 miles out from central Woolwich, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWoolwich Arsenal station is on the North Kent Line.
Source: wikidata.orgRoyal Arsenal Brass Foundry, 0.7 miles out from central Woolwich, 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.ukThe course is just off junction 9 of the M25, on the B290 Epsom Downs Road.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukEpsom Downs Racecourse lies in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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.uk
Price this journey
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Woolwich for the Derby at Epsom?
56 minutes and 42.5 miles in clear traffic via the A2, M25 and A217; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 71.5 miles from Woolwich; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
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.