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Talk Up Stockton on Tees

Stockton Borough Council is supporting a major new campaign encouraging us to shout loud and proud about our area. ...more

New Flights Announced for Durham Tees Valley Airport

Durham Tees Valley Airport has been given a major boost with the announcement by Thomson Airways today of new flights to key holiday destinations next winter—including the first ever flights to the popular Red Sea destination of Sharm el-Sheikh. ...more

Celebrating Stockton's Heritage

THE history of Stockton Town Centre comes under the spotlight in the latest heritage trail leaflet. ...more

On the move in Stockton and the North East? Check out the web

On the move but unsure of the best way to get to your destination? If so, check out TravelNorthEast.co.uk ...more

Getting to Stockton

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

Travelling to Stockton 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.

The A66 links with both the A19 and A1(M) to provide easy access from the North and South. With the A1(M) linking with the M6, so that easy access is available from the West.

From the North West, the A66 offers connections to the M6.

Place	Miles	Time*
Middlesbrough	5	9 mins
Newcastle	39	1 hour
Leeds	66	1 hour 28 mins
Hull	88	2 hours 5 mins
London	251	4 hours 50 mins
Dover	318	5 hours 43 mins
Edinburgh	160	3 hours 25 mins
Durham TeesValley Airport	9	20 mins
Newcastle Airport	42	1 hour 5 mins

* Approximate time to Stockton

Travelling to Stockton by Rail

A fast and regular service runs between Edinburgh, the North East and London. London and Edinburgh have direct speed services operating to Darlington. There is also a service to and from London via Eaglescliffe, whereas direct trains to Manchester operate from Thornaby.

Direct trains operate to and from Newcastle, Darlington, Stockton and Middlesbrough on a regular basis.

24 hour information on train times and fares can be obtained by telephoning National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visiting the following websites: nationalrail.co.uk, eastcoast.co.uk, virgintrains.co.uk, tpexpress.co.uk and grandcentralrail.co.uk.

Travelling to Stockton by Coach

National Express travel enquiries can be made by contacting: T: 08705 808080 (calls are answered daily between 0800-2000 hours) or visit nationalexpress.com.

Travelling to Stockton by Air

Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle International Airports serve the region and 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