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3About East Rainton
East Rainton is a former mining village in County Durham, easily reached via the A690 between Durham and Sunderland. The A1(M) provides motorway access from Junction 62, whilst local roads connect to Houghton-le-Spring and Hetton-le-Hole. Over 300 EV charging points serve the area. The old colliery's Pithead Baths building still stands, now housing a motor factors but retaining its original Victorian boundary features.
Where is East Rainton on the map?
East Rainton is in England, at 54.825, -1.480 - about 12 km south of Biddick.
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What is the closest airport to East Rainton?
The closest airport to East Rainton is Teesside International Airport, 44 km (about 39 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.