Morecambe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Morecambe

With a population of 51 644, Morecambe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Morecambe to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Morecambe

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Morecambe Hotel (25 Lord Street) and Toby Carvery - Morecambe (Toby Carvery - Morecambe Lancaster Road) are great picks.

When to visit Morecambe

Morecambe in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morecambe in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Morecambe

Plane

Although Morecambe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 82 km from Morecambe. The shortest domestic flight to Morecambe departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Morecambe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Morecambe to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Morecambe is the busiest station in Morecambe. Another popular train station is Morecambe Heysham Port, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Morecambe is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 77 km from Morecambe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morecambe, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Morecambe takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Morecambe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 82 km from Morecambe. The shortest domestic flight to Morecambe departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Morecambe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Morecambe to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Morecambe is the busiest station in Morecambe. Another popular train station is Morecambe Heysham Port, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Morecambe is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 77 km from Morecambe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morecambe, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Morecambe takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Morecambe

Airlines serving Morecambe

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Morecambe

Most booked hotels in Morecambe

Thurnham Hall Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Midland Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Royal Kings Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£125+

Hiring a car in Morecambe

Hiring a car in Morecambe costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Morecambe.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Morecambe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Morecambe, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Morecambe costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Morecambe.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Morecambe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Morecambe, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.