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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Morecambe

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Morecambe Hotel (25 Lord Street) and Aspect Bar & Bistro (320–323 Marine Road) are great picks.

When to visit Morecambe

Morecambe in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morecambe in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 51 miles 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 London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Morecambe is the busiest station in Morecambe. Another popular train station is Morecambe Heysham Port, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Morecambe is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 48 miles from Morecambe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morecambe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Morecambe takes 65 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Morecambe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 51 miles 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 London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Morecambe is the busiest station in Morecambe. Another popular train station is Morecambe Heysham Port, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Morecambe is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 48 miles from Morecambe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morecambe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Morecambe takes 65 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Morecambe

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Morecambe

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Morecambe

Most booked hotels in Morecambe

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Thurnham Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Travelodge Morecambe
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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The Clarendon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Midland
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Morecambe

Hiring a car in Morecambe costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Morecambe is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Morecambe costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Morecambe is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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