What Should I Do In Richmond?
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FAQs About Richmond
How Do I Get To Richmond?
To get to Richmond, you can drive or take the train. Here are some directions:
Driving
- From York: take the A19 towards Thirsk, then the A168 towards Wetherby. At the roundabout, take the A61 towards Ripon and then the A6108 towards Richmond.
- From Leeds: take the A1(M) north, then the A6136 towards Catterick. At the roundabout, take the A6055 towards Richmond.
- From Durham: take the A167 south towards Northallerton, then the A684 towards Leyburn and finally the B6270 towards Richmond.
Train
- The nearest train station to Richmond is Darlington. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to Richmond.
- You can also take a train to Northallerton and then a bus to Richmond.
If you're already in the area, some local landmarks to visit before or after your trip to Richmond include:
- The Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Bolton Castle
- Easby Abbey
- The market town of Thirsk
What's The Nearest Airport To Richmond?
The closest airport to Richmond is Durham Tees Valley Airport, which is approximately 21 miles away. The most direct route is to take the A66 east from the airport towards Scotch Corner, and then take the A1 south to the A6136 exit towards Richmond. This should take around 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.
Where Is Richmond?
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