In order that you can find the Durham County Record Office with ease we have provided an
area map and a
plan of County Hall with the following information on the main travel routes to and from Durham City.
Travelling by Car
County Hall is to the north of Durham City and is well sign-posted on all main routes into the city. It is on the Durham to Newcastle road (A691) one mile north of the city centre. Free visitor parking is available in the grounds of County Hall.
Travelling by Train
Durham Railway Station is ½ mile from County Hall and is on the East Coast main line. There is a regular service to and from London, King's Cross, (this service is operated by GNER) and trains are also available to and from many other parts of the British Isles. You can find out more details and plan your journey by using the
Traveline Journey Planner.
Travelling by Bus
Durham Bus Station is 1 mile from County Hall and there are regular buses from the bus station to County Hall. Buses are also available from other parts of the region, for example, express bus services from Newcastle and buses from Darlington and Middlesbrough stop outside County Hall.
You can find out more details and plan your journey by using the Traveline Journey Planner.