Wherever you are coming from and whether you are driving or using another method of transport you use, here are maps and the directions to find the town and Balmoral Guest House.

By road from north - south - east - west - By rail - By air

By road

From the north or south, use the A1(M), turn off at Junction 58 on to the A68 and head towards the town centre. After about 2 miles you will pass a Shell petrol station on your right, followed by a Pelican crossing. A hundred yards further on you will pass another Pelican crossing and Balmoral Guest House is on the right just after that crossing. On the A167 (from Northallerton in the south or Durham in the North) follow the signs to the town centre and as you approach the inner ring road follow the signs to the A68 (Bishop Auckland) and you will pass through a set of traffic lights at a crossroads. About 100 metres further on is Holy Trinity church and Balmoral Guest House is on the left just before the Pelican crossing.

From the east, use the A66 from Teesside and follow the signs for the town centre. As you approach the inner ring road you will see MFI on your right. Now follow the signs for the A68 (Bishop Auckland) and you will pass through a set of traffic lights at a crossroads. About 100 metres further on is Holy Trinity church and Balmoral Guest House is on the left just before the Pelican crossing. From Teesside Airport, follow the A67 to the town centre and as you approach the inner ring road, you will go under two railway bridges and past the Civic Theatre on your right. Turn right at the roundabout and follow the signs for the A68 (Bishop Auckland). After three more roundabouts you will pass through a set of traffic lights at a crossroads. About 100 metres further on is Holy Trinity church and Balmoral Guest House is on the left just before the Pelican crossing.

From the west, the A66 joins the A1(M) at Scotch Corner then follow the directions as from the south. From Barnard Castle, the A67 leads to the the inner ring road. Follow signs for the A68 (Bishop Auckland) and after 6 roundabouts you will pass through a set of traffic lights at a crossroads. About 100 metres further on is Holy Trinity church and Balmoral Guest House is on the left just before the Pelican crossing.

By rail

Darlington station is on the East Coast Main Line from London to Edinburgh and most trains stop here. There are also local trains from Teesside and Bishop Auckland. Leave the station and walk down the approach road to Parkgate and turn left. The number 25a or 25b buses pick up at the stop just past the bridge. Ask for Trinity Church which is about 5 minutes journey time. Alternatively, continue walking into the town centre, turn right at the market clock tower at the top of Tubwell Row then left into Bondgate, near Pease's statue. Keep walking straight along this road and Balmoral Guest House is on the left just after Holy Trinity Church.

By air

There are several flights from London Heathrow each day plus a number of regional airports. The number 74 bus goes through the town centre then follow similar instructions to arriving by rail.

Whether you're visiting the Darlington area for business or pleasure, we look forward to meeting you and hope you enjoy your stay at Balmoral Guest House.