Durham University

Durham University offers accommodation in Durham City. Our colleges are set in their own grounds each with unique character, providing an ideal location.

A choice of accommodation is available comprising of en-suite bedrooms as well as traditional affordable bedrooms with washbasins and shared bathroom facilities. The majority of our accommodation is English Tourism Council classified, ranging from 2 to 4 diamond classification. On-site complimentary car parking is also available at selected colleges.

Durham University was awarded the Runner-up position in the prestigious Group Travel Best Accommodation Awards 2005.

Bookings taken though this site will be forwarded to one of 9 colleges within Durham City. The College will then be in contact with you to supply directions and other details. If you have not heard from the college please call Durham University Conference & Tourism Office (Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:30) on +44 (0) 191 334 2887.

Directions

By road
Durham City centre is only 2 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.

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.

By rail
InterCity trains from most major centres in the country call at Durham daily including 14 trains from London. The GNER high speed service takes under 3 hours from London King's Cross on the main East Coast line.

Durham is just over 3 hours from Birmingham, 2.5 hours from Manchester, 1.5 hours from Edinburgh and 45 minutes from York.

A taxi will take you from the station to any College within 5 minutes and you can walk to the city centre in 10 minutes.

By air
Durham is 30 minutes drive from Newcastle and Teesside International Airports. Both have regular domestic and international flights. Durham is linked to Newcastle Airport by rail and metro.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Linen Included, Bar, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Common Room, Bike Parking, 24 Hour Check In