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Newbury's big race days from Royal Wootton Bassett
Newbury's big race days, with the car from Royal Wootton Bassett. Clear-road time from Royal Wootton Bassett: 41 minutes for the 33.6 miles. Diary note: 14–15 May 2027. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Trains call at Swindon, 15 minutes from Royal Wootton Bassett by road. Swindon station dates from 1842. With about 14,000 residents, Royal Wootton Bassett is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people.
How the day runs
In Royal Wootton Bassett, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. The return to Royal Wootton Bassett is 33.3 miles, 40 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Royal Wootton Bassett takes roughly 1 hour.
- Royal Wootton Bassett to Newbury Racecourse41 min, 33.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Royal Wootton Bassett40 min, 33.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Royal Wootton Bassett by road is Swindon (SWI), about 15 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station opened in 1842.
Source: wikidata.orgRoyal Wootton Bassett had about 14,000 residents in 2021.
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.ukLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Royal Wootton Bassett for Newbury's big race days?
41 minutes and 33.6 miles in clear traffic via the A3102, M4 and A339; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 51.7 miles from Royal Wootton Bassett; 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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