Finding Us

St Chad’s College
18 North Bailey
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3RH

The University of Durham is not a campus university. Academic departments, colleges and administration buildings are spread across and around the historic city centre. St Chad’s College is in the heart of the peninsula, a horseshoe bend in the River Wear, which encloses the Cathedral, Castle and a number of other colleges and departments.

Directions

Car

from the South & East

Drive north on the A1 (M) and exit at Junction 62. Take the A690 to Durham. After three miles, at the first roundabout take the second main exit which crosses under a pedestrian footbridge. You will see immediately in front of you a magnificent view of the cathedral, Castle, and city.

At the next roundabout take the second exit left and travel up the slip road. At the top, turn left into the Market Place (road is signposted Access Only). Travel forward at the traffic lights into Saddler Street. The road is narrow and uphill. Follow this road which will lead you into North Bailey and St Chad’s College on the left.

from the North & East

Drive south on the A1(M) and exit at Junction 62. Take the A690 to Durham. After three miles, at the first roundabout take the second main exit which crosses under a pedestrian footbridge. You will see immediately in front of you a magnificent view of the cathedral, Castle, and city.

At the next roundabout take the second exit left and travel up the slip road. At the top, turn left into the Market Place (road is signposted Access Only). Travel forward at the traffic lights into Saddler Street. The road is narrow and uphill. Follow this road which will lead you into North Bailey and St Chad’s College on the left.

from the West

Drive on the A167 to the Cock of the North roundabout (junction with the A177). Take the Durham A177 exit into South Road until you reach Durham. Travel straight on through the next five sets of traffic lights until you reach the roundabout. Take the first exit left up the slip road. At the top, turn left into the Market Place (road is signposted Access Only). Travel forward at the traffic lights into Saddler Street. The road is narrow and uphill. Follow this road which will lead you into North Bailey and St Chad’s College on the left.

Parking

Due to our location there is no on-site parking however, there is a large multi-storey car park in the city centre, which is only a short distance from the College.

Parking – Prince Bishops Shopping Centre: princebishopsplace.co.uk

Train

There are high speed electric trains from London to Darlington and to Durham, covering the journey in around 2 to 3 hours. Edinburgh is one and a half hours away, and York can be reached in forty-five minutes.

For further details please see: National Rail website

Bus

There are several express coaches daily to Durham from London and other major centres.

For further details please see: National Express website

Air

County Durham is easily accessible from Newcastle and Teesside Airports, both served by regular domestic and international flights. Newcastle airport is linked to Durham by rail and Metro.

Sea

On nearby Tyneside, ferry services operate to North Shields throughout the year form Bergen, Stravanger and Amsterdam. Contact Colorline or Scandanavian Seaways or ask your travel agent for details.