NAM2025 is highly committed to being a more substainable conference and, as such, we encourage participants to use public transport as much as possible and to car share when driving is required.
How to get to Durham by Train
Durham Station
Over 60 trains call at Durham daily from most major centres in the country, including 14 trains from London.
The high-speed LNER service takes under 3 hours from London Kings Cross on the main East Coast line. First Transpennine Express offers frequent links from North West England, Yorkshire, and Scotland. Cross Country trains link Durham with Yorkshire, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Southampton, and Edinburgh.
For train times and fare information please call National Rail Enquiries on +44(0)8457 48 49 50 or +44(0)207 278 5240 from overseas (note that international rates apply), or visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
The following website is also useful for checking train times: https://www.thetrainline.com/
A taxi from Durham Station to the majority of the University venues in Durham would cost in the region of £5 to £8. There is a taxi rank at the station. You will also find a list of Durham taxis in our taxi section.
How to get to Durham by Air
Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Newcastle Airport is approximately 20 miles north of Durham. There are connecting flights from many European hubs including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Amsterdam, Paris, and Brussels. The airport is served by a number of budget airlines. See https://www.newcastleairport.com/ for full details.
The Metro (underground) is available from the airport to Newcastle Central Station, which takes around 20 minutes, and Metro trains run every 7 minutes. From Newcastle Central Station you can catch a train (overground) to Durham station which takes around 15 minutes.
If you are arriving in the evening, we recommend taking a taxi from the airport to avoid the risk of missing the last trains (see Taxi section). The cost will be approximately £35 to £60 depending on the taxi company.
Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTV)
Durham Tees Valley is approximately 25 miles south of Durham. Although it has fewer flights than Newcastle Airport, there are connecting flights from Amsterdam and other cities, and it is served by budget airlines. See https://www.teessideinternational.com/ for full details.
We would recommend a tax from this airport to Durham (see Taxi section).
How to get to Durham by Car
Durham is only 2 miles from the A1(M) motorway. Leave the motorway at Junction 62 on the A690 heading towards Durham. Follow the signs to the city centre.
Parking is available at the Durham college accomodation venues but please contact us to obtain a parking permit.
Taxi Services
There are many taxi company options. Please note that taxis are busy in the morning and afternoon in Durham when the schools are opening/closing. If travelling at these times then we would recommend pre booking in advance.
Useful taxi numbers
Carefree Taxis: +44(0)7584635564 (James) email: james.dur1@live.co.uk
Sherburn Taxis: +44(0)191 3723388
Mac's Taxis: +44(0)191 384 1329 or +44(0)191 372 3786
Paddy's Taxis: +44(0)191 386 6662
Polly's Taxis: +44(0)709 330 2572
Pratt's Taxis: +44(0)191 386 4040 or +44(0)191 386 0700
Airport Express: +44(0)191 371 2352 (9am to 8pm), +44(0)793 658 5799 / +44(0)786 761 7266 (after 8pm); email: airport365@live.co.uk
Airport Taxis Durham: +44(0)191 394 2468
