Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Festival of Speed from the City of London
A chauffeured day at the Festival of Speed, starting from the City of London. Collection in the City of London can be from a home, a club or a hotel lobby. The drive is about 2 hours and 5 minutes (74.0 miles), mostly on the M25, A3 and A286. The Festival of Speed returns 15–18 July 2027. Animals other than assistance dogs, drones and excessive alcohol are among prohibited items.
How the day runs
Collection in the City of London is wherever suits: home, club or hotel. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. Leaving the City of London, the car picks up the M25 and keeps to the main roads. Drop-off at Goodwood House follows the organisers' published arrangements for the day. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the last of the day, it is about 2 hours back to the City of London.
- the City of London to Goodwood House2 hr 5 min, 74 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood House to the City of London2 hr 3 min, 63.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Animals other than assistance dogs, drones and excessive alcohol are among prohibited items.
Source: goodwood.comAll cars follow event signage to Gate 1, the designated drop-off and pick-up area. Car parks open 06:30 and are free.
Source: goodwood.comNo formal code: flat comfortable shoes, casual clothes and light rainwear advised for parkland; smart casual required in corporate hospitality pavilions.
Source: goodwood.comThe 1.16-mile hillclimb has been the centrepiece since the first festival in 1993.
Source: goodwood.comPicnics are welcome, with a moderate alcohol allowance (for example one 750ml bottle of wine or four beers between two).
Source: goodwood.com
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Questions
How long is the drive from the City of London to the Festival of Speed?
About 2 hours and 5 minutes and 74.0 miles in clear traffic, via the M25, A3 and A286; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car drop us?
All cars follow event signage to Gate 1, the designated drop-off and pick-up area. Car parks open 06:30 and are free.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the Festival of Speed is Chichester. From the City of London, a car goes door to door in about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
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.