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Teesside University is based in Middlesbrough – we’re in the heart of the North of England, between York and Newcastle.
Middlesbrough is linked to the national road network via the A1, A19 and A66 dual carriageways. Follow signs to the town centre – from there the University is signposted.
The A19 and A66 pass within one mile of Middlesbrough. The University's main entrance and reception is at the intersection of Borough Road and Albert Road. You should go to Room M7.09, Department for Learning Development, 7th Floor, Middlesbrough Tower for your first day induction, unless you've arranged something different.
Middlesbrough is just half an hour away by train from Darlington station which operates a national mainline service. There are direct trains between Middlesbrough and Newcastle, Manchester Airport, Leeds and York. A First TransPennine Express service also runs between Middlesbrough and Liverpool.
Durham Tees Valley Airport has frequent flights from Paris and Amsterdam. There are no direct flights from Heathrow or Gatwick airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport although flights can be arranged to Newcastle International Airport.
Durham Tees Valley Airport is 13 miles away from the University. A bus runs every hour between 8.35am and 4.35pm, and then at 5.20pm and 6.20pm (this is the last service of the day). A taxi from the airport costs approximately £23 and takes 15 minutes.
From Newcastle International Airport, you can take the metro to Newcastle Central Station where there are regular trains to Middlesbrough. The journey takes an hour and costs approximately £10.
It’s unusual for trains to have late night services (after 11.00pm) so try to travel early in the day to allow for connections and delays.
Train travel in the UK is quite expensive. Your ticket will cost more if you're travelling on a Friday, Saturday or during commuting times. Services on a Sundays are limited.
You can buy train tickets at stations and online. You should buy a ticket before boarding a train.
The Underground can be very busy and overcrowded at peak times. If you have a lot of luggage you may find it easier to travel by taxi.
Take the Gatwick Express train service directly to Victoria Station and underground to King's Cross Station.
From London Heathrow Airport to King's Cross station Take the Underground (Piccadilly Line) or Heathrow Express.
From Dover, take the train to London Charing Cross station. Then take the Underground (Northern Line – northbound) to Leicester Square and then change to the Piccadilly Line (northbound) to King's Cross.
From the Eurotunnel at Folkestone, the Eurostar trains terminate at St Pancras.
The journey takes about three hours – you will need to change trains at Darlington station. The journey from Darlington to Middlesbrough takes around 30 minutes.
The First TransPennine Express leaves Manchester Airport railway station every hour and takes approximately three hours.
The University is about 10-15 minutes' walk from the railway station. There is a taxi rank outside the railway station and the journey should cost about £3.50. More about travel information and buying tickets: www.nationalrail.co.uk
National Express Coaches has a comprehensive network of services between most major towns in the UK. It's a cheap way to travel.