Connectivity
Benefitting from a number of nationally significant transport assets Richmondshire sits at the most northerly part of Yorkshire within close proximity to the Tees Valley, Durham and Cumbria. Served by J52 (Catterick) and J53 (Scotch Corner) of the A1(M) and the A66 interchange, Richmondshire provides fast and direct north-south and east-west connections which means that all parts of the UK can be reached within legal HGV drivers hours.
The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project, due to start early in 2024 will provide a continuous dual carriageway from M6 Junction 50 to Scotch Corner shortening journey times and improving road safety.
5 hours journey time by road to London
2-2.5 hrs journey time by rail to London
(twice an hour direct services to Kings Cross)
45 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 45 miles north of Leeds
Teesport is located just 30 miles east of the district
East Coast Mainline connections at Darlington and Northallerton
