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County of England
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County Durham is a county in North East England with a population of 510,800. It's north of Yorkshire and south of Newcastle, astride the main north-south transport route. The east is mostly farmland, interspersed by former mining towns. Darlington near its southern edge is the main conurbation, but Durham is its main visitor attraction. The west is hilly, with sheep farms and remote moorlands.
By train
This county saw the world's first public railway, opened in 1825. The central spine of the county has excellent railway connections along the East Coast Main Line.
By car
The main north-south highway is A1(M), which is 2-3 lane motorway throughout the county.
By bus
Darlington and Durham have National Express coach services to London Victoria and Leeds. Angel bus 21 runs from Durham to Newcastle.
The central spine of the county is well-served by public transport as described above.
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