Teesside International Airport launches 'easier' transport service for travellers

A new bus service has launched at Teesside International Airport by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.

In partnership with bus operator Arriva, a new extension of the number 12 service aims to link the airport directly with Darlington town centre, as well as Hurworth, Middleton St George and Morton Park.

The new route includes two stops at the terminal building before 9am and four stops after 3pm. This extension has been designed with the airport’s current mid-morning departures, as well as afternoon arrivals from Amsterdam and Aberdeen in mind.

The news comes as part of the airport’s ‘10-Year Rescue Plan’ to grow passenger numbers, attract new routes, support businesses locally and on-site and draw new companies to the airport.

Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, said: “Teesside International is hugely important to everyone in the Tees Valley and it’s vital local people can make the most of it, regardless of whether or not they drive.

“Our airport connects local people to the world, and the extension of the number 12 bus route to our airport means local people are now better connected to Teesside International.

“We have huge plans for our airport, and I look forward to working with all the transport companies across the region to ensure everyone in the Tees Valley has quick, easily and affordable access to our gateway to the world.”

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