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Beamish Museum
Open-air museum near Durham with recreated historic streets and working exhibits. Popular for immersive North East social and industrial history.
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Trains from Durham to Redcar run on average 2 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at RM11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price RM11 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Open-air museum near Durham with recreated historic streets and working exhibits. Popular for immersive North East social and industrial history.
Main local museum in the Kirkleatham estate, covering area history, industry, and social life. A strong introduction to Redcar and East Cleveland.
Community heritage collection preserving stories and artifacts from the famous steelworks. Essential for understanding the industrial history of the area.
Wide sandy beach and esplanade at the heart of the resort. Ideal for walking, sea air, classic coastal views, and easy access to town attractions.
Long seaside promenade popular for walking and cycling. It links key attractions and offers open views across the North Sea.
Historic estate area with museum, landscaped grounds, and heritage buildings. A peaceful place to explore local history beyond the beachfront.
The Teesside take on the Parmo: breaded chicken topped with béchamel and cheese. A beloved North East takeaway dish closely associated with the wider Tees Valley.
A famous North East pease pudding spread made from boiled split peas. Traditionally served with ham or stotties and strongly linked to regional home cooking.
Soft white bread buns common across Teesside and the North East, often filled with bacon, sausage, ham, or pease pudding. A staple of local sandwich culture.
Established Italian restaurant known locally for pizza, pasta, and friendly service in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Well-known seafront fish and chip restaurant popular for classic seaside meals in a casual setting near the beach.
Popular traditional pub venue serving hearty British food and drinks with a comfortable, informal atmosphere.
Redcar is cheaper than larger UK seaside cities. Budget stays, casual dining, and local buses are fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Redcar Central -> Clock Tower, Redcar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Redcar by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Redcar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Durham to Redcar trains use the Durham to Redcar Central station pair, with some services arriving at Redcar East. Use this guide to compare Durham and Redcar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Durham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Durham.
ATMs are available at Durham.
Ticket office support is available at Durham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Durham: Parking, WC.
Available at Durham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Durham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Redcar Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Redcar Central.
Ticket office support is available at Redcar Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redcar Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Redcar Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redcar Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access onto both platforms is possible via level crossing. However, level access transfer between each platform is approximately 1/2 mile and can take 30 minutes as the only other way between both platforms is via steps and a bridge. The car park is adjacent to platform 1, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Redcar East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Redcar East.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redcar East: Parking.
Available at Redcar East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redcar East: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Access to Platform 1 is via pub car park, access to Platform 2 is under bridge and up ramps which are quite steep, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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