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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Durham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 Curious Mr Fox (Framwellgate) and The Cellar Door (41/42 Saddler Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Durham.

When to visit Durham

Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Durham to London takes 2h 47m and costs around $241 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $185 for a 5h 12m trip. The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Durham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $11. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 155 miles. Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by LNER. The train journey from Durham to London takes 2h 47m and costs around $241 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $185 for a 5h 12m trip. The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Durham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $11. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 155 miles. Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

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 Durham

Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9, 495 reviews)
$86+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 532 reviews)
$115+
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Hotel Indigo Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1945 reviews)
$140+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2552 reviews)
$80+
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Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1429 reviews)
$125+
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Oak Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 724 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Durham

Renting a car in Durham costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durham costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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