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How to get there
Where to stay
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Seaham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Seaham

With a population of 21,170, Seaham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Seaham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Seaham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lamp Room (20 North Terrace) and Sagar (5 Featherbed Court) are great picks.

When to visit Seaham

Seaham in July
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Seaham in July
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Seaham

Plane

Although Seaham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 19 miles from Seaham. The shortest domestic flight to Seaham departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Seaham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Seaham to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Seaham is called Seaham, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Seaham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 100 miles from Seaham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seaham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Seaham takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Seaham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 19 miles from Seaham. The shortest domestic flight to Seaham departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Seaham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Seaham to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Seaham is called Seaham, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Seaham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 100 miles from Seaham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seaham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Seaham takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Seaham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Seaham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Seaham

Most booked hotels in Seaham

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No.16
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Highfield Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Londonderrys Bar And Accommodation
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Seaham

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Seaham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Seaham, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Seaham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Seaham, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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