Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durham has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 422
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 422
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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Durham to London takes 2h 48m and costs around AED 246 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 661 for a 5h 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 Manchester, which is about 93 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

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 AED 70. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 77 for a journey of 155 miles. Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Durham to London takes 2h 48m and costs around AED 246 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 661 for a 5h 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 Manchester, which is about 93 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

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 AED 70. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 77 for a journey of 155 miles. Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,050 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (145 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around AED 316 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 870 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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Hotel Indigo Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 505+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 296+
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Travelodge Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 264+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 398+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 475+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 616+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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