Getting to James Cook

Temporary road closures on Marton Road

There will be temporary road works taking place on Marton Road from Tuesday 17 February to Friday 20 February and again on Monday 23 February between 7pm and 12 midnight.

During this period, Marton Road will be closed from the bus stop at the southern entrance of The James Cook University Hospital to Ladgate Lane junction.

If you are travelling from Ladgate lane, there will be no access down Marton Road to The James Cook University Hospital. There will be signage in place during the works to help you plan your journey to the hospital.

The James Cook main entrance can still be accessed if you’re travelling from the Belle Vue roundabout.

When exiting James Cook Hospital through the main entrance, you will only be able to turn right while the essential works are being carried out.

Pedestrian pathways on Marton Road will remain accessible during the roadworks.

Visitor car parking spaces will still be open as usual.

Please allow extra time for your journey.

By car

James Cook is situated on Marton Road (A172) and is clearly sign-posted from main routes such as the A66, A19 and A174.

If you are a patient please try to arrange for a friend or relative to bring you to the hospital as space is limited. The busiest days for parking on the James Cook site are Tuesday to Thursday.

Get driving directions to James Cook

By bus

Local bus services provide regular links from Middlesbrough and most major towns in the north east.

The major bus operators are Arriva and Stagecoach .

For further information about local bus times call Traveline on 0871 2002233 or visit the Connect Tees Valley website.

If you are travelling from further afield contact National Express Coach Services on 08717 818178.

Bus services stopping at or near James Cook

Arriva: 28, 28a, 29, 63
Generation Travel: 322R
Stagecoach on Teesside: 10

By rail

The James Cook University Hospital rail station is now in operation. The service, operated by Northern Rail, is on the Esk Valley line that connects Middlesbrough and Whitby, via Nunthorpe. The station is on the east side of the site and is a five to ten minute walk from the hospital’s South and Bridge entrances.

More information about ticket prices to others stops and season ticket arrangements can be viewed on the National Rail Enquiries website. For more information about rail services contact 0845 7484950.