Getting Here & Getting Around

Getting to Durham

At under 3 hours by train from London, Durham is closer than you think!

By Train – Durham is well-served by rail from London, covering the journey in around 3 hours. Fast through-trains run from most other parts of Britain. For details telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Air and Sea - Durham is easily accessible from Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport, both served by regular domestic and international flights. Ferry services operate to the nearby Port of Tyne.

By Car - Durham is served by excellent roads. The A1/A1(M) motorway provides fast, easy access from the South. From the North, choose from the A1 coastal route or the A68 cross-country 'holiday route' through Northumberland and Border Country. From the West, the A66 provides a scenic cross-Pennine route from the Lake District and M6 motorway.

Getting around Durham

Make the most of your time outside of attending a conference, meeting or event in Durham. With many accessible transport options, it’s easy to head out and explore more of the county. 

You could live like a local and use Durham's Interactive Public Transport Map. This allows bus travellers to see the full public transport network for Durham at the click of a mouse. The map also includes details of bus routes in the county's principal towns, along with timetables for all local bus services.

Kick back and enjoy the ride with one of Durham's taxi services – a sure-fire way to pick up local knowledge. If you’d rather explore on your own, view our list of car hire services.

Durham City’s Park and Ride service and the Cathedral Bus are convenient options. Download the Durham City map for locations.

If you are arriving by electric car, here’s how to find all the charging points in Durham.