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Glorious Goodwood from Shoreham-by-Sea
Leaving Shoreham-by-Sea for Glorious Goodwood at Goodwood Racecourse. Clear-road time from Shoreham-by-Sea: 47 minutes for the 26.8 miles. Diary note: 27–31 July 2027. The Markel Magnolia Cup charity race, ridden by women from business, sport and media, is held during the festival (Thursday 30 July in 2026). Goodwood Aerodrome nearby accepts both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for racegoers arriving by air. Shoreham-by-Sea's population was put at about 21,000. Shoreham-by-Sea (SSE) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Shoreham-by-Sea. St Mary de Haura Church in Shoreham-by-Sea is Grade I listed.
How the day runs
In Shoreham-by-Sea, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Shoreham-by-Sea is 26.5 miles, 45 minutes plus the exit queue. The car sets out from Oxford, 114.8 miles from Shoreham-by-Sea.
- Shoreham-by-Sea to Goodwood Racecourse47 min, 26.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood Racecourse to Shoreham-by-Sea45 min, 26.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Markel Magnolia Cup charity race, ridden by women from business, sport and media, is held during the festival (Thursday 30 July in 2026).
Source: goodwood.comGoodwood Aerodrome nearby accepts both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for racegoers arriving by air.
Source: goodwood.comShoreham-by-Sea has a population of about 21,000.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Shoreham-by-Sea by road is Shoreham-by-Sea (SSE), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary de Haura Church, in central Shoreham-by-Sea, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSmart 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.comSouthampton Airport is about 50 minutes away by road (38.3 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 68 minutes away by road (37.2 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Goodwood Racecourse from Shoreham-by-Sea?
26.8 miles via the A283, A27 and A285: 47 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is Glorious Goodwood in 2027?
27–31 July 2027.
Is there a dress code at Glorious Goodwood?
Smart 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.
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