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Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse Taxi Price & Charges
It is about 14.5 miles from Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse, and we price it as one fixed fare from £55. Reckon on 35 min when the roads are clear and up to 55 min at busy times. Drivers come in via M25 J8/J9, then A24 and Epsom Downs, reaching Epsom Downs Racecourse from the due north. The price is agreed when you book, so it does not move with the meter, the traffic or the time of night.
Distance ~14.5 milesOff-peak 35 minPeak 55 minFrom £55Book Richmond to Epsom Downs RacecourseCall 020 8888 9988WhatsApp a quoteA pre-booked taxi from Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse costs from £55 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 35 min off-peak, covering roughly 14.5 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.
Distance~14.5 milesOff-peak drive35 minPeak drive55 minSaloon farefrom £55Largest vehicleV Class minibusPickupKT18 5LQFixed fares from Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bags | from £55 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £72 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £72 |
| Minibus (V Class) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £121 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.
None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
The route
From Richmond (TW9, TW10) the natural line out is the A316 and the A205, joining M25 J8/J9, then A24 and Epsom Downs for the last part of the journey. The whole thing runs to about 14.5 miles. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 35 min off-peak becomes 55 min when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.
Where we meet you at Epsom Downs Racecourse
The Grandstand entrance or Tattenham Corner, depending on your enclosure. On Derby Day the Downs roads are closed and marshalled, so the meeting point is fixed at the Grandstand or Tattenham Corner.
Address: Epsom Downs, Epsom, KT18 5LQ.
Pickups across Richmond
We pick up anywhere in Richmond and the surrounding South West London postcodes - TW9, TW10. House, hotel lobby or office reception, whichever suits you on the day.
Richmond pickups take in all of TW9, TW10. Controlled parking and one-way systems are the driver's problem, not yours - they will text the nearest legal stopping point.
When to leave
Doors are usually an hour before the raceday starts. Allowing 55 min for the drive from Richmond plus that hour is the timing that works on a busy night.
Getting back from Epsom Downs Racecourse
The return is the leg worth planning. Everyone leaves Epsom Downs Racecourse at once, so a car booked to wait at the agreed point gets you moving while the queue is still forming - same £55 back to Richmond.
What every booking includes
- Card, bank transfer or business account, with a VAT receipt
- A fixed price agreed before you travel - no meter, no hidden extras
- A text with the driver's name, photo and registration before pickup
- Luggage carried and loaded - no per-bag charges
- Licensed private hire driver and a fully insured, inspected vehicle
- One point of contact if plans change on the day
Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse - frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse?A saloon is from £55, an estate from £72, a 6-seat MPV from £72 and a V Class minibus from £121. The price is fixed when you book and covers the whole journey.
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse?It is about 35 min off-peak over roughly 14.5 miles. Allow up to 55 min in peak traffic or around a busy raceday.
Where will the driver meet me at Epsom Downs Racecourse?The Grandstand entrance or Tattenham Corner, depending on your enclosure. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.
Are tolls and charges included in the fare?None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
Can I pay by card?Yes. Card, bank transfer or a company account all work, and you can pay in advance or in the car. You get a VAT receipt either way.
Do you cover the return journey from Epsom Downs Racecourse to Richmond?Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at Epsom Downs Racecourse, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.
Can you take a group from Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse?Yes - a 6-seat MPV is from £72 and a V Class minibus from £121. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.
What is the Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse taxi price?The Richmond to Epsom Downs Racecourse taxi price starts from £55 for a saloon car, per vehicle not per person. The fare is agreed before you travel and confirmed by text, so the taxi charges you are quoted are the taxi charges you pay.
Are there any extra taxi charges for waiting or traffic?No. Your fixed taxi price does not change with traffic, the time of day or delays, and there is no hidden charges or booking fee. Any peak-time or seasonal supplement is shown in your quote before you confirm, never added afterwards.
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Give your flight number when you book, so the driver can follow the actual landing time rather than the scheduled one.
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