Railway

Durham and the surrounding area are served by Teesside International Airport. This small and friendly international airport regularly sees 1 million passengers per year and is located 30 kilometres from Durham city and close to many of the attractions this region has to offer. There are numerous bus services you can use to reach the …

Durham city has a well-connected railway station for both local and nationwide destinations. Major destinations and railway companies are: East Coast - to Scotland and London Kings Cross Cross Country - to the Midlands and South West TransPennine Express - to Manchester Airport and Liverpool Northern - to Seaham, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe and Heighington. The National Rail Enquiry …

Citizens of the European Union member-states, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland, and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) only require a valid passport to enter the UK. Residents of a further 10 countries do not require entry visas for stays under 6 months: the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Hong …

As is common in Northeast England, Durham receive quite a bit of precipitation, especially from November to February. Spring or late winter are both excellent times to visit Durham, an alternative to visiting in summer, when the highest of heat is reached.July could be also good month to visit the city, when string bands …

While the station is on a hill some 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre, there are regular buses between the two. Durham Cathedral Bus links the Cathedral, Rail Station, Bus Station, Car and Coach Parks and operates every 20 minutes. You can choose between various types of tickets. Adult single tickets start from …

There are few of the famous Black ‘Hackney’ taxis in Durham but plenty of mini cabs to choose from. There are taxi ranks at the Rail and Bus Stations, outside the Prince Bishop’s and Gates’ Shopping Centres and at Market Place. ABC Cab Company +44 919 682 0437 www.abctaxicabdurham.com DC Taxis Durham +44 7928 035954 www.abctaxicabdurham.com Durham’s Best Cab: M&M Taxis, Pratt's …

Post offices are generally open Mon-Fri 9h - 5h30. Larger post offices are also open Saturdays. Durham has numerous post offices throughout the city. The famous post boxes are red. One of the most important to rely on is Durham Post Office, located just i the centre of the …

All medication is readily available, either over the counter or on prescription. Boots Chemist has numerous outlets in Durham. If you need 24hr urgent medical care telephone NHS Direct. They can give you free medical advice and direct you to the nearest hospital with 24-hour accident and emergency departments. Phone: 111 Boots Chemist: 6 North Rd, Durham, DH1 …

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