Durham radio stations live
Durham’s local radio, live: 3 stations with the music, news and voices of the city. Listen free on your phone or computer.
- Stations
- 3
- Genres
- 7
Durham radio dial: FM and AM frequencies
The 16 licensed radio transmitters heard in Durham (11 on FM and 5 on AM), from the CRTC station lists, including rebroadcasters of stations based elsewhere. Click a station to listen live.
| Frequency | Station | Format | Call sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.5 MHz | BBC Radio 2 | National | Tyneside |
| 90.7 MHz | BBC Radio 3 | National | Tyneside |
| 92.9 MHz | BBC Radio 4 | National | Tyneside |
| 95.4 MHz | BBC Newcastle | Regional | Tyneside |
| 97.1 MHz | Hits Radio Tyne and Wear | Regional | Tyne and Wear |
| 97.5 MHz | Smooth Radio | Regional | North East England |
| 98.1 MHz | BBC Radio 1 | National | Tyneside |
| 100.3 MHz | Classic FM | National | Durham |
| 101.8 MHz | Heart | Regional | North East England |
| 102.8 MHz | Nation Radio | Local | Durham |
| 105.3 MHz | Capital | Regional | North East England |
| 693 kHz | BBC Radio 5 live | National | Northumberland |
| 909 kHz | BBC Radio 5 live | National | Northern England |
| 1053 kHz | Talk Sport | National | Worcestershire |
| 1071 kHz | Talk Sport | Regional | Newcastle |
| 1089 kHz | Talk Sport | National | West Yorkshire |
Durham radio at a glance
The numbers behind Durham’s radio, updated as stations are checked.
- Stations
- 3 0.6% of all UK stations
- On air now
- 1 33% streaming right now
- Region
- North East 26 stations in the region
- Top genre
- 80s 1 stations
- Nation
- England 461 stations
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Top 3 radio stations in Durham
The stations listeners in Durham play most right now.
Genres of Durham’s stations
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Radio in Durham
The most popular stations in Durham are Durham OnAir, Durham Hits and County Durham Community Radio. Durham has 3 stations here, mostly 80s, adult contemporary and dance.
Local radio that connects Durham
Durham’s stations bring you the traffic, weather, events and everyday life of the city. Listening online means hearing Durham in real time, wherever you are — with clean streaming sound.
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Every station in Durham plays live, 24 hours a day, for free, in your browser. Click a station and press play.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular station in Durham?
The most popular station in Durham is Durham OnAir, followed by Durham Hits and County Durham Community Radio.
How many radio stations does Durham have?
3 stations of Durham are on air here, and the list keeps growing.
How do I listen to Durham radio?
Click any station from Durham on this page to open it and press play. It plays live, free, in your browser.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Everything works in your browser, on computer and phone, with no downloads and no sign-up.
What kind of radio is popular in Durham?
The formats with the most stations in Durham are 80s (1), Adult Contemporary (1), Dance (1) and J-pop (1).
How many Durham stations are on air right now?
1 of Durham’s stations were streaming at our last check.