Travel Information

Tees Valley is served by an excellent transport network, linking it with the rest of the UK and Europe.

By Road

The excellence of the North's fast road network is enhanced by the lack of major traffic congestion. Motorway standard routes allow quick and stress-free travel.

Both the A19 and A1(M) provide easy access to the South, whilst, the A1(M) also links with the M62 to offer easy access from the West. From the North West, the A66 offers connections to the M6.

By Rail

London, Edinburgh and Manchester are within three hours by high speed train into Darlington Railway Station and local connections can be made to the principal towns of the area. Direct train services also run from the South and West direct to the Tees Valley. 24-hour information on train times can be obtained by telephoning 08457 484950 or visiting nationalrail.co.uk, gner.co.uk, virgintrains.co.uk, tpexpress.co.uk.

By Coach

National Express travel enquiries can be made by contacting: tel. 08705 808080 nationalexpress.com.

By Air

The two International Airports of Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle International handle flights from both the UK and European airports. Both have regular flights to Heathrow and Amsterdam for connections to all international routes. For further flight information you can contact:

Durham Tees Valley Airport
Tel. 01325 332811
durhamteesvalleyairport.com

Newcastle International Airport
Tel. 0870 122 1488
newcastleinternational.co.uk

By Sea

DFDS Seaways and Fjordline operate out of North Shields whilst P & O North Sea Ferries operate daily services from Hull to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.

For further information information contact:

DFDS Seaways
Tel. 08705 520524
dfdsseaways.co.uk

P&O North Sea Ferries
Tel. 08705 202020
www.ponsf.com

Fjordline
Tel. 0191 2961313
fjordline.com