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Newbury's big race days from Southampton
From Southampton to Newbury's big race days, door to drop-off. Collection is from any address in Southampton, Hampshire. Southampton is a place of roughly 254,000 people. By rail, the closest stop is Southampton Central, 3 minutes' drive. Expect about 59 minutes on the road via the A33, M3 and A34, a distance of 39.7 miles. Coming back takes about an hour and 5 minutes, since the road home differs. That is 15 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. Newbury's big race days returns 14–15 May 2027. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
How the day runs
The car comes to your address in Southampton. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. From there it is the A33, M3 and A34 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. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. After the last of the day, it is about an hour and 5 minutes back to Southampton.
- Southampton to Newbury Racecourse59 min, 39.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Southampton1 hr 5 min, 39.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukPre-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.ukOpenStreetMap records a population of about 253,651.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSouthampton is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Southampton by road is Southampton Central (SOU), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgCar 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 Southampton to Newbury's big race days?
About 59 minutes and 39.7 miles in clear traffic, via the A33, M3 and A34; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 34 minutes from Southampton; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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