Directions

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 - a bus service runs every 15 minutes past the Colleges on South Road.

A number of train operators offer direct and regular routes to Durham Railway Station, including London and Edinburgh. Durham is around 3 hours from London, just over 3 hours from Birmingham, 2½ hours from Manchester, 1½ hours from Edinburgh and 45 minutes from York. A taxi will take you from the station to any College in about 5 minutes and you can walk to the city centre in 10 minutes.

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 is 264 miles from London, 187 miles from Birmingham, 125 miles from Edinburgh and 67 miles from York.

Durham is 30 minutes' drive from Newcastle International Airport and about 40 minutes from Teesside International Airport. Both have regular domestic and international flights. Durham is linked to Newcastle Airport by rail and metro.

Scheduled ferry services link the River Tyne to The Netherlands.

Lecture Venue

The school lectures will be hosted at Scott Logic Lecture Theatre in MCS (Mathematical Sciences & Computer Science Building) located at the Durham University, Upper Mountjoy Campus, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE. It is within walking distance of the main accommodation at St Chad’s College.

About Durham

Durham University is home to internationally important collections from across history and around the globe. We welcome visitors to our museums and galleries and garden. Located in two clusters, at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and to the south of the city, our venues are open year-round and are open to all.

Durham Castle Courtyard
Durham Castle
A family exploring the glasshouse at the Botanic Garden.
Botanic Garden
Aerial view of Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Museum of Archaeology
Palace Green Library Exterior
Historic Libraries
Aerial View of Palace Green, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Know Thyself - Finola Finn, 2017, Lumiere Installation
Art

Explore Durham University

The historic city of Durham is compact, yet varied. Easy to get around, it offers a wide range of cultural and sporting pursuits, and also a huge number of places to eat, drink and meet friends. So whatever your interests, you are certain to find your place here.