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Newbury's big race days from Heathrow Airport
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, starting from Heathrow Airport. Arriving at Heathrow, you are met inside the terminal and walked to the car. On the map the run is 48.3 miles and about 51 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the M4, A34 and A339. That is 23 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May. London Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
How the day runs
Landing at Heathrow, you are met in arrivals with the car close by. Choose a luxury people-carrier for a larger party. From there it is the M4, A34 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. On drop-off, the course's rules apply. Pre-booked drop off and pick up on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is directly outside the East Entrance. Free on-site parking on all racedays; enter via Hambridge Road (RG14 7PN) from the M4 or Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL) from the A339. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. After the last of the day, it is about 54 minutes back to Heathrow Airport.
- Heathrow Airport to Newbury Racecourse51 min, 48.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Heathrow Airport54 min, 49.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgPre-booked drop off and pick up on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is directly outside the East Entrance. Free on-site parking on all racedays; enter via Hambridge Road (RG14 7PN) from the M4 or Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL) from the A339.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukNo 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.ukHeathrow (ICAO EGLL) is London's main international airport, west of the capital.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Heathrow Airport by road is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), about 1 minute' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGates 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.ukCar Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
Price this journey
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Questions
How long is the drive from Heathrow Airport to Newbury's big race days?
About 51 minutes and 48.3 miles in clear traffic, via the M4, A34 and A339; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about 57 minutes from Heathrow Airport; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 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.