Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Newbury
Royal Ascot from Newbury, by chauffeur. Allow 42 minutes via the M4, A329(M) and A329, before event traffic. Diary note: 15–19 June 2027. The Royal Procession travels around the Parade Ring in front of the Ascot Grandstand. The racecourse adjoins Windsor Great Park and is roughly 50 minutes from London by car or train, near the M3, M4, M40 and M25. One Newbury landmark is St Nicolas Church, listed Grade I. Newbury's population was put at about 34,000 in 2021. Historic England lists Shaw House, 0.8 miles from Newbury's centre, at Grade I.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Newbury. At Ascot Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. The return to Newbury is 34.6 miles, 42 minutes plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to Newbury is 40 minutes, built into the booking.
- Newbury to Ascot Racecourse42 min, 34.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Newbury42 min, 34.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.comSt Nicolas Church, in central Newbury, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukNewbury had about 34,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgShaw House, 0.8 miles out from central Newbury, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukStrict 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 Enclosure is open only to members and their invited guests.
Source: ascot.comThe Windsor Enclosure allows racegoers to bring their own picnic, subject to the picnic policy.
Source: ascot.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Newbury for Royal Ascot?
42 minutes and 34.9 miles in clear traffic via the M4, A329(M) and A329; allow more 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.