Qatar Goodwood Festival (Glorious Goodwood)
Glorious Goodwood from Heathrow Airport
A chauffeured day at Glorious Goodwood, starting from Heathrow Airport. Arriving at Heathrow, you are met inside the terminal and walked to the car. Expect about an hour and 25 minutes on the road via the M25, A3 and A286, a distance of 57.4 miles. That is 24 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. In 2027 it runs 27–31 July. London Gatwick Airport is about 68 minutes away by road (37.2 miles).
How the day runs
Landing at Heathrow, you are met in arrivals with the car close by. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. Leaving Heathrow Airport, the car picks up the M25 and keeps to the main roads. You are set down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. The return to Heathrow Airport takes about an hour and 28 minutes, plus whatever the car parks need to empty.
- Heathrow Airport to Goodwood Racecourse1 hr 25 min, 57.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood Racecourse to Heathrow Airport1 hr 28 min, 56.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Gatwick Airport is about 68 minutes away by road (37.2 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgPick-up/drop-off for Gordon and Lennox Enclosure guests is at the East Entrance by the bus terminus off Selhurst Park Road; Richmond Enclosure guests use the West Entrance off Kennel Hill Road. Free and paid car parks serve all enclosures.
Source: goodwood.comSmart summer dressing. In the Richmond Enclosure men 16+ need a suit jacket, long-sleeved collared shirt, tie and full-length trousers; fancy dress and sportswear banned. Gordon Enclosure is more relaxed.
Source: goodwood.comHeathrow (ICAO EGLL) is London's main international airport, west of the capital.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Heathrow Airport by road is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), about 1 minute' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe nearest station named by the organisers is Chichester (Trains from London Victoria, Brighton and Portsmouth; regular shuttle buses at the station).
Source: goodwood.comBy road, the closest National Rail station is Chichester (CCH), about 16 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSouthampton Airport is about 50 minutes away by road (38.3 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Glorious Goodwood from Heathrow Airport?
About an hour and 25 minutes and 57.4 miles in clear traffic, via the M25, A3 and A286; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about 57 minutes from Heathrow Airport; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is Glorious Goodwood in 2027?
27–31 July 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.