Inbound Transport to Durham
By Train
60 InterCity trains from most major centres in the country call at Durham daily including 16 trains from London. The National Express high speed service takes under 3 hours from London King's Cross on the main East Coast line. First Transpennine Express offers frequent links to Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds, while Cross Country links Durham directly with Scotland, the Midlands, and the South West.
Journey times to major cities: London 3 hours, Birmingham 3 hours, Edinburgh 1 hour 30 minutes, York 1 hour.
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. 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.
By Air
Newcastle International Airport is one of the UK’s fastest growing regional airports. There are direct flights to around 16 domestic destinations including London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol, Aberdeen, Belfast and Cardiff. Durham Tees Valley Airport also has direct flights. Both airports are less than 40 minutes drive from the City.
By Sea
Ferry services operate between North Shields and Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) throughout the year.
Travel & Transport in Durham
Durham City Park and Ride
Durham City is served by three Park and Ride sites on the key routes into the city. These are situated at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands. A direct bus service runs every 10 minutes to the city centre from each site.
The sites offer free parking for users of the Park and Ride bus service and unlimited daily travel into the city centre and back for just £2.00 per person. Park and Ride users can also use the Cathedral Bus for free.
By Foot
Much of the city is accessible and with the benefit of being such a compact city, dele-gates can enjoy a stroll around the city accessing venues within minutes.
By Bike
Bikes can be hired in the city to offer a cost effective way to get around.
Durham Climate
Durham has a temperate climate.
Durham Average Weather
Annual average daily maximum temperature is around 12.5oC (54.5 oF) Annual average daily minimum temperature is around 5.2oC (41.4 oF) Average monthly precipitation is around 53.6 mm