Transport options for Future Countryside 2026
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Staindrop
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 (0)1833 660202
By car
The postcode for Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is DL2 3AH – what3words: cares.writers.curls
- Raby Castle is located on the A688 approximately 8 miles north east of Barnard Castle. When travelling from the north, Raby can be reached via the A1(M) or the A68. From the A1(M) leave Junction 60. Travel along the A688 westbound towards West Auckland (where the A68 joins the north) and on towards Barnard Castle. Raby Castle is positioned on the right-hand side.
- When approaching from the South, leave the A1(M) at Junction 58, travel towards West Auckland, turning left on to the A688 towards Barnard Castle – Raby Castle is on the right-hand side.
- When approaching from the west use the A66 to Bowes, and then the A67 to Barnard Castle, where you will travel through the town, taking the A688 signposted Staindrop and Bishop Auckland. The Castle will be on your left-hand side, approximately one mile east of Staindrop village.
Approximate distances from villages, towns and cities:
- Staindrop – 1 mile
- Cockfield – 2.5 miles
- Barnard Castle – 8 miles
- Bishop Auckland – 8.5 miles
- Darlington – 13.5 miles
- Durham City – 18.5 miles
Parking
You will be guided to the correct parking area on arrival.
Electric Car Charging points are available onsite in the car park as well as bike parking.
By train
The closest station is Darlington.
Approx. 15 miles from Raby. Journey time from London is 2.5 hours direct from Kings Cross, with trains leaving every half an hour.
Taxis
Darlington Station Taxis or Hodgsons Taxis will be able to arrange a taxi from the station to Raby: www.darlingtonstationtaxis.com or www.hodgsonstaxis.com
Bus travel
For further information on arriving by bus please check the Raby website: www.raby.co.uk