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Visit Best of Durham Walking Tour car-free

Visit by bus for just £3 each way. Most buses in England are offering £3 single fares until March 2027. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

Travel a greener way for 2for1 entry.

It’s easy as tours begin in Durham Market Place, at the equestrian statue. Durham train station and Durham bus station are each a 10-15 minute walk away through the historic city.

Trains run to Durham from: Newcastle (10 mins), Darlington (15 mins), York (45 mins), Leeds (70 mins) and Edinburgh (95 mins).

Buses run to Durham from: Bishop Auckland (40 mins), Newton Aycliffe (45 mins), Sunderland (45 mins), Gateshead (45 mins), Newcastle (60 mins), Darlington (75 mins), Hartlepool (80 mins) and Middlesbrough (80 mins).

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

Two bike racks are located at the statue. Plan your cycle route here – other bike racks are marked in blue.

For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to UK trains and buses and tickets in the North East.

When you travel by train, a Durham PlusBus train ticket offers unlimited travel around the city.

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About Best of Durham Walking Tour

Meet the people who lived and worked in Durham's UNESCO listed sites, including the cathedral and castle.

For any queries about visiting contact Best of Durham Walking Tour on 0191 500 9571 or [email protected]

Address: Durham Market Place, 32 Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RD. Visit Website