Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Pennyhill Park
A chauffeured day at Royal Ascot, starting from Pennyhill Park. From Pennyhill Park, the car is brought to the door at the agreed time. The nearest station by road is Bagshot, about 6 minutes away. The drive is about 16 minutes (6.4 miles), mostly on the A30, A322 and A332. That is 34 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. In 2027 it runs 15–19 June. 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).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Pennyhill Park ahead of time and waits by the entrance. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. Leaving Pennyhill Park, the car picks up the A30 and keeps to the main roads. At Ascot Racecourse the car uses the drop-off point the organisers set for your ticket. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Back at Pennyhill Park about 17 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Pennyhill Park to Ascot Racecourse16 min, 6.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Pennyhill Park17 min, 6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
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.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 closest National Rail station to Pennyhill Park by road is Bagshot (BAG), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA 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 Pennyhill Park to Royal Ascot?
About 16 minutes and 6.4 miles in clear traffic, via the A30, A322 and A332; allow longer on the day.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for Royal Ascot is Ascot. From Pennyhill Park, a car goes door to door in about 16 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
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
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- 24 hrs
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.