Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Bicester
A chauffeured day at Henley Royal Regatta, leaving from Bicester. Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames is 52 minutes from Bicester (44.5 miles) via the M40, A404 and A4130. In 2027 it runs 29 June – 4 July 2027. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. Bicester North station dates from 1910. The Old Vicarage in Bicester is Grade II* listed. Bicester is a market town.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Bicester in good time for the gates. No private-car drop-off is published, so the car uses the nearest permitted point. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. After the day, it is 51 minutes back to Bicester. From the Oxford base, Bicester is 17.7 miles and 29 minutes via the A4144 and A34.
- Bicester to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames52 min, 44.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Bicester51 min, 43.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukBicester North station opened in 1910.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Old Vicarage, in central Bicester, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBicester is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgStewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Source: hrr.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Henley-on-Thames (HOT), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 36 minutes away by road (25.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgFarnborough Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (30.7 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Bicester?
44.5 miles via the M40, A404 and A4130: 52 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Is there a dress code at Henley Royal Regatta?
Stewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 17.7 miles from Bicester; it is in place before your collection time.
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.