BY AIR
If you are arriving at Newcastle airport your options are either:
- To take the Metro into Newcastle and then the train to Durham. From the station it is about a 30 minute walk to the conference venue. Alternatively you can take a bus or taxi.
- To take a taxi directly from the airport. We recommend you book in advance using Airport Express to obtain a reasonable price.
BY TRAIN
60 InterCity trains from most major centres in the country call at Durham daily
including 14 trains from London. The National Express high speed service takes
under 3 hours from London King's Cross on the main East Coast line. First
Transpennine Express offers frequent links to Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds,
while Cross Country links Durham with Scotland, the Midlands and the South West.
For train times and fare information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or
+44(0)20 7278 5240 from overseas (note international rates apply), or visit
www.nationalrail.co.uk. The following website is also useful for checking train times
www.thetrainline.com
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Durham is
well served by both regional express services and the local bus network.
From the city bus station - a short walk from the railway station – take the Arriva No
6 Bishop Auckland service, which runs every 15 minutes past the Colleges on South
Road. For more information visit:
BY CAR
Durham city centre is only two miles from the A1 (M). Leave the motorway at
Junction 62 on the A690 Durham - Sunderland road and follow signs to Durham City
Centre.
Durham City is served by three Park and Ride sites on the key routes into the city.
These are situated at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands. A direct bus service runs
every 10 minutes to the city centre from each site. The sites offer free parking for
users of the Park and Ride bus service and unlimited daily travel into the city centre
and back for just £2.00 per person. Park and Ride users can also use the Cathedral
Bus for free.
BY TAXI
In Durham, taxis are available from the train station, on the opposite northbound
side, accessible by a subway. The taxi journey to the Colleges takes 5–10 minutes.
Useful Durham Taxi Numbers:
Paddy's Taxis 0191 3866662
Pratts Taxis 0191 3864040
Durham Taxis 07961 818464
Pollys Taxis 07774634765
Dunelm Taxis 0191 3831122
Macs Taxis 0191 3841329