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Newbury's big race days from Fairford
Fairford to Newbury's big race days: collected at home, set down at the gates. Newbury Racecourse is roughly 1 hour from Fairford (41.6 miles) via the A361, A419 and M4. Dates for 2027: 14–15 May 2027. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Water here means the River Coln, which passes Fairford. With about 4,200 residents, Fairford is a small place of under 5,000 people. Rail reached Kemble station in 1882.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Fairford address, timed to the day's start. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is roughly 1 hour back to Fairford. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 54 minutes from Fairford.
- Fairford to Newbury Racecourse1 hr, 41.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Fairford1 hr, 41.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukOutside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukFairford lies on or beside the River Coln.
Source: wikidata.orgFairford had about 4,200 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgKemble station opened in 1882.
Source: wikidata.orgNo strict dress code; the racecourse wants racegoers to feel comfortable and offers dress recommendations. No dress code for Members or under-12s.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Fairford for Newbury's big race days?
Roughly 1 hour and 41.6 miles in clear traffic via the A361, A419 and M4; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 31.0 miles from Fairford; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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