Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from St Albans
A chauffeured day at Henley Royal Regatta, leaving from St Albans. The run is 42.4 miles, 51 minutes on a clear road via the M25, M40 and A404. 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'. The Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards. Trains stop right in St Albans, at St Albans City. The Midland Main Line serves St Albans City. St Albans City station dates from 1868.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your St Albans address, timed to the day's start. No private-car drop-off is published, so the car uses the nearest permitted point. While you are at Henley Royal Regatta, the car is parked up close by. Home to St Albans is 48 minutes once the event traffic clears. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 3 minutes from St Albans.
- St Albans to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames51 min, 42.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to St Albans48 min, 40.2 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.ukThe Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards.
Source: hrr.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to St Albans by road is St Albans City (SAC), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Albans City station is on the Midland Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Albans City station opened in 1868.
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.ukHenley is 13 miles from M4 junction 8/9 and 16 miles from M40 junction 4.
Source: hrr.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Henley-on-Thames (HOT), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from St Albans?
42.4 miles via the M25, M40 and A404: 51 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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.
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.