Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Great Missenden
Leaving Great Missenden for Henley Royal Regatta at Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames. The run is 20.8 miles, 41 minutes on a clear road via the A4128, A404 and A4130. Henley Royal Regatta returns 29 June – 4 July 2027. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. Great Missenden station dates from 1892. One Great Missenden landmark is Elmhurst, listed Grade II*. The line through Great Missenden is the London–Aylesbury line.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Great Missenden. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. After the day, it is 40 minutes back to Great Missenden. Positioning from Oxford to Great Missenden is 55 minutes, built into the booking.
- Great Missenden to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames41 min, 20.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Great Missenden40 min, 19.8 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.ukGreat Missenden station opened in 1892.
Source: wikidata.orgElmhurst, in central Great Missenden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukGreat Missenden station is on the London–Aylesbury line.
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
What drive time should we allow from Great Missenden for Henley Royal Regatta?
41 minutes and 20.8 miles in clear traffic via the A4128, A404 and A4130; allow more 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, 37.7 miles from Great Missenden; 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.