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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Vista Italian Soul Bar & Kitchen (Marine Road) and The Morecambe Hotel (25 Lord Street) are great picks.
Although Morecambe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 51 miles from Morecambe. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Ryanair UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Morecambe departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Morecambe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Morecambe to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £77 for a 2h 54m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morecambe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Morecambe takes 80 km and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 137 km.
Hiring a car in Morecambe costs £42 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.37 and £21.82. The most frequently booked car type in Morecambe is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.