Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Festival of Speed from Portsmouth
A chauffeured day at the Festival of Speed, starting from Portsmouth. For households in and around Portsmouth, the pick-up is at home. Its population is put at about 198,000. By rail, the closest stop is Portsmouth and Southsea, 1 minute' drive. Expect about 35 minutes on the road via the A3, M275 and A27, a distance of 22.4 miles. That is 78 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 15–18 July. Goodwood House is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden.
How the day runs
The car comes to your address in Portsmouth. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. From there it is the A3, M275 and A27 to Goodwood House. 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. Back at Portsmouth about 35 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Portsmouth to Goodwood House35 min, 22.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood House to Portsmouth35 min, 22.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Goodwood House is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgAll 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.comOpenStreetMap records a population of about 197,700.
Source: openstreetmap.orgPortsmouth is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Portsmouth by road is Portsmouth and Southsea (PMS), about 1 minute' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgPicnics are welcome, with a moderate alcohol allowance (for example one 750ml bottle of wine or four beers between two).
Source: goodwood.comAnimals other than assistance dogs, drones and excessive alcohol are among prohibited items.
Source: goodwood.com
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Questions
How far is the Festival of Speed from Portsmouth?
About 35 minutes and 22.4 miles in clear traffic, via the A3, M275 and A27; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 44 minutes from Portsmouth; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is the Festival of Speed in 2027?
15–18 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.