Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Mayfair, London
Royal Ascot from Mayfair, London. In Mayfair, London, the car meets you at your address, hotel or office. On the map the run is 28.6 miles and about 50 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the A4, M4 and A30. In 2027 it runs 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 Mayfair with time in hand. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. Leaving Mayfair, London, the car picks up the A4 and keeps to the main roads. On drop-off, the course's rules apply. At 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. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Home to Mayfair, London is about 50 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- Mayfair, London to Ascot Racecourse50 min, 28.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Mayfair, London50 min, 28.4 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.comThe Royal Procession travels around the Parade Ring in front of the Ascot Grandstand.
Source: ascot.comThe racecourse adjoins Windsor Great Park and is roughly 50 minutes from London by car or train, near the M3, M4, M40 and M25.
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.com
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Questions
How long is the drive from Mayfair, London to Royal Ascot?
About 50 minutes and 28.6 miles in clear traffic, via the A4, M4 and A30; allow 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.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.