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About Durham

Durham is a small city in the northeast of England, known for its rich history and charming aesthetic. The River Wear forms a tight loop around the city centre, which is overlooked by the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city’s historical charm unfolds along it’s cobbled streets, where narrow alleyways are filled with a host of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs.

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View of Durham Cathedral across the River Wear

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Getting here by road

Durham city centre is only two miles from the A1(M). Leave the motorway at Junction 62 on the A690 Durham - Sunderland road and follow signs to Durham City Centre.

Durham is 264 miles from London, 187 miles from Birmingham, 125 miles from Edinburgh and 67 miles from York.

Public transport

There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Durham is well served by both regional express services and the local bus network. From the city bus station - a short walk from the railway station - a bus service runs every 15 minutes past the Colleges on South Road.

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Getting here by train

A number of train operators offer direct and regular routes to Durham Railway Station, including London and Edinburgh. Durham is around 3 hours from London, just over 3 hours from Birmingham, 2½ hours from Manchester, 1½ hours from Edinburgh and 45 minutes from York.

Getting here by air

Durham is 30 minutes drive from Newcastle International Airport and about 40 minutes from Teesside International Airport. Both have regular domestic connections and international flights. Durham is linked to Newcastle Airport by rail and metro.