Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Kensington, London
Kensington, London to Ascot Racecourse for Royal Ascot. From Kensington, London, the car waits outside wherever you are staying. On the map the run is 26.2 miles and about 41 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the A4, M4 and A30. The 2027 dates are 15–19 June. Queen Anne identified the site at East Cote as a racecourse in 1711; the first race, Her Majesty's Plate, was run that August.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur arrives in Kensington with time in hand. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. Leaving Kensington, London, the car picks up the A4 and keeps to the main roads. At Ascot Racecourse the car uses the drop-off point the organisers set for your ticket. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. Home to Kensington, London is about 40 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- Kensington, London to Ascot Racecourse41 min, 26.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Kensington, London40 min, 26.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Queen Anne identified the site at East Cote as a racecourse in 1711; the first race, Her Majesty's Plate, was run that August.
Source: ascot.comAt Royal Ascot, Royal Enclosure guests are dropped off and collected at Car Park 1 or Car Park 3; guests in all other enclosures use the drop-off points at Car Parks 3 and 6. Car parking is pre-booked via the racecourse.
Source: ascot.comStrict 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.comA 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.comDuring Royal Ascot a 20mph limit applies on Ascot High Street and coaches are barred from part of it.
Source: ascot.comAscot Racecourse lies in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long is the drive from Kensington, London to Royal Ascot?
About 41 minutes and 26.2 miles in clear traffic, via the A4, M4 and A30; allow longer on the day.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for Royal Ascot is Ascot. From Kensington, London, a car goes door to door in about 41 minutes.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Heathrow is about 29 minutes from Ascot Racecourse by road; an airport collection can be added.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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