Travelling in and Around Durham

At under 3 hours by train from London, your holiday will start sooner than you think! With a number of transport options available, it’s easy to explore our amazing county.

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.

By Coach - There are several coach services daily to Durham from London and other major centres. Ask your local coach travel agent for details.

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 and Durham Tees Valley Airports, both served by regular domestic and international flights. On nearby Tyneside, ferry services operate to North Shields throughout the year from Ijmuiden (Amsterdam). Ask your travel agent for details.

Durham's Interactive Public Transport Map 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.

Sit back, relax and let someone else do the driving and choose one of Durham's taxi services - the driver may even let you in on some local knowledge!

Durham City’s Park and Ride service, the Cathedral Bus and seasonal tourist buses in the Durham Dales and on the Durham Heritage Coast are convenient options. Download the Durham City map featuring Park and Ride locations.

If you are arriving in your electric car, check out the charging points within Durham.

Or, if you prefer to explore Durham on your own, view the list of car hire services.