Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot from East Ham

Bound for Royal Ascot, starting in East Ham. The run is 67.8 miles, 1 hour 14 minutes on a clear road via the M11, M25 and A30. It comes round again 15–19 June 2027. A helicopter landing facility close to the course operates on event and non-event days, subject to permission; it is not suitable for fixed-wing aircraft. Among East Ham's listed buildings is East Ham Town Hall (Grade II*). Woodgrange Park (WGR) is the station to know: 6 minutes by road. Woodgrange Park station dates from 1894.

How the day runs

In East Ham, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Home to East Ham is 1 hour 15 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching East Ham takes 1 hour 34 minutes.

  • East Ham to Ascot Racecourse1 hr 14 min, 67.8 miles, in clear traffic
  • Ascot Racecourse to East Ham1 hr 15 min, 68 miles, in clear traffic

Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.

Worth knowing

  • A helicopter landing facility close to the course operates on event and non-event days, subject to permission; it is not suitable for fixed-wing aircraft.

    Source: ascot.com
  • East Ham Town Hall, in central East Ham, carries a Grade II* listing.

    Source: historicengland.org.uk
  • The closest National Rail station to East Ham by road is Woodgrange Park (WGR), about 6 minutes' drive.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • Woodgrange Park station opened in 1894.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • Strict and enclosure-specific. Royal Enclosure gentlemen wear black, grey or navy morning dress with waistcoat, tie and black or grey top hat; the Windsor Enclosure has no formal dress code.

    Source: ascot.com
  • The nearest station named by the organisers is Ascot (7-minute walk to the racecourse; direct trains from Reading (27 min) and London Waterloo (52 min); Oyster/contactless not valid).

    Source: ascot.com
  • By road, the closest National Rail station is Ascot (ACT), about 5 minutes' drive.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • London Heathrow is about 29 minutes away by road (12.8 miles).

    Source: wikidata.org

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Questions

How many miles is Ascot Racecourse from East Ham?

67.8 miles via the M11, M25 and A30: 1 hour 14 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.

When is Royal Ascot in 2027?

15–19 June 2027.

Is there a dress code at Royal Ascot?

Strict and enclosure-specific. Royal Enclosure gentlemen wear black, grey or navy morning dress with waistcoat, tie and black or grey top hat; the Windsor Enclosure has no formal dress code.

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