How to get to Durham
By Car
Durham is about 30 min. by car south of Newcastle upon Tyne. Find the A1 and leave it at exit Durham.
By Bus
There are bus connections to Durham or Newcastle from most major cities in England.
By Rail
The Intercity East-Coast line links Durham with London King's Cross and Edinburgh. Most Intercity trains stop in Durham. Otherwise you have to take a local train or taxi (less than 20 GBP) from Newcastle Central station. Timetable information is available from Railtrack. Here is a link to help you finding your way through the London Underground.
Locations within Durham
IPPP
The Institute is located in the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, adjacent to the main
Physics Department building on the University Science Site. If you are arriving by train it
is a 20 minute walk from the railway station to the Department, or you can take a taxi. The
Centre is number 12 on the University map below (click to enlarge):
Grey and Collingwood Colleges
Both Grey and Collingwood Colleges are situated on South Road very close to the Physics Department (numbers 8 amd 6 on the University map above). They are a 25 minute walk from the railway station. Car parking space is available.