Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Oxford
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, starting from Oxford. The car comes to your door in Oxford. By rail, the closest stop is Oxford, 15 minutes' drive. Expect about 45 minutes on the road via the A4144, A34 and A339, a distance of 28.5 miles. That is 29 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. Newbury's big race days returns 14–15 May 2027. London Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
How the day runs
The car comes to your address in Oxford. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. From there it is the A4144, A34 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. 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. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. The return to Oxford takes about 46 minutes, plus whatever the car parks need to empty.
- Oxford to Newbury Racecourse45 min, 28.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Oxford46 min, 28.7 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.ukThe closest National Rail station to Oxford by road is Oxford (OXF), about 15 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgOutside 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.ukThe nearest station named by the organisers is Newbury Racecourse (On-site station 1-2 minutes' walk from the gates, one stop from Newbury, with direct London Paddington trains on major racedays; Newbury main station is 10-15 minutes' walk).
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from Oxford to Newbury's big race days?
About 45 minutes and 28.5 miles in clear traffic, via the A4144, A34 and A339; allow longer on the day.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
Is there a dress code at Newbury's big race days?
No strict dress code; the racecourse wants racegoers to feel comfortable and offers dress recommendations. No dress code for Members or under-12s.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.