Transportation and Directions to Durham
of the city, see our Durham Map.
The city of Durham is located 250 miles N of London and 15 miles S of Newcastle in northeast England.
Durham by Air
The nearest major airport to Durham is at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 15 miles north of Durham. Try a flight comparison search to find the best deal.
Durham by Train
Durham is easily accessible by train. Trains from London leave from King's Cross Station every hour; the trip takes about 3 hours. Tains from York leave every 15 minutes and take about an hour. Durham lies on the main London-Edinburgh rail line. For information, timetables and tickets, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. If you're taking more than one train trip in England, you can save a lot of money (and travel First Class!) with a Railpass: www.raileurope.com.
Durham by Bus
National Express buses run from London to Durham twice daily and take about 5 hours. For information, call National Express at tel. 0870/580-8080 or visit www.nationalexpress.com.
Durham by Car
If you're driving from London, follow the A1(M) north to Durham. For car rentals in England, try www.autoeurope.com. Once you've arrived, the easiest and most convenient way to get around this small city is to walk. There are also city buses and taxis available. If you have your own car, you can drive around the city, but keep in mind that parking is not terribly plentiful. There are some spots on the Cathedral Close, but they are usually full.
Travel Resources
- Durham Map - our detailed interactive map of Durham, plus hand-picked links to more
- Durham Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, and book at the guaranteed lowest price
- Durham Transportation - directions by train, car and bus, plus location map and links
