Map and How to Get Here

By Car and Coach
When approaching from Durham on the A688 follow signs for Bishop Auckland Town Centre avoiding low bridge.
Auckland Castle is just off the Market Place in the Bishop Auckland.  When visiting the castle, during the specified opening times, it is permitted to park within the castle grounds. 

Service Buses
Direct service buses run regularly from Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and Middlesbrough to the town centre of Bishop Auckland. Auckland Castle is approximately 5 minutes walk from the bus station.  Click here www.travelinenortheast.info, for further information.

Train
Darlington (14 miles away) is the nearest railway station on the main London to Edinburgh east coast route. A taxi, bus or train can be taken from Darlington to Bishop Auckland. The train station in Bishop Auckland is located in the town centre and approximately 10 minutes walk to Auckland Castle.

Air
Newcastle International Airport (35 miles away) is the largest airport in North East England, flying to more than 85 destinations worldwide. Click here for details of arrival and departure times and much more. Durham Tees Valley Airport is 19 miles from Auckland Castle.

Sea
Car ferry services operate into Newcastle Upon Tyne (35 miles away) from Scandinavia and Holland. Contact Fjord Line or DFDS Seaways for more information.