Durham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Durham
With a population of 45,696, Durham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Durham to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Durham
Where to Eat in Durham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 21 (Aykley Heads House Aykley Heads) and Restaurant 1744 @ Redworth Hall Hotel (Redworth) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Cellar Door (41/42 Saddler Street) and The Curious Mr Fox (Framwellgate) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Durham.
When to visit Durham
How to Get to Durham
Plane
Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 19 miles from Durham. The shortest domestic flight to Durham departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Durham to Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 32m trip. The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 93 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Durham takes 155 miles and will cost you around £26. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 220 miles. Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Durham
Where to stay in Durham
Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Durham
Most booked hotels in Durham
Hiring a car in Durham
Hiring a car in Durham costs £24 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.
Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.40 and £21.87. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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