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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Durham to see all of its attractions.
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 flight to Durham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Durham to London takes 2h 47m and costs around $232 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $103 for a 3h 27m 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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durham, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Durham takes 155 miles and will cost you around $37. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 205 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 $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 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
Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.73 and $50.30. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.