Durham travel guide
Durham Tourism | Durham Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durham has to offer.
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.
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 Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Durham to London takes 2h 50m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 57m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durham, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Durham takes 150 miles and will cost you around £17. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £25 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 £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 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 £28 per day, on average, or £56 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.92 and £23.90. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.