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 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Durham to Edinburgh takes 1h 52m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 227 for a 2h 48m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 155 miles. Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Durham
Where to stay in Durham
Average rates range from around C$ 136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 140 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Durham
Most booked hotels in Durham
Renting a car in Durham
Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durham, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.