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, Vista Italian Soul Bar & Kitchen (Marine Road) and The Morecambe Hotel (25 Lord Street) are great picks.

When to visit Morecambe

Morecambe in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morecambe in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
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. 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.

Train

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.

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, 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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

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, 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.

Airports near Morecambe

Airlines serving Morecambe

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,359 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,673 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (854 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,562 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,944 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,382 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,311 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,235 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,916 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)
£66+
Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£44+
The Midland Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£101+
Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Royal Kings Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Travelodge Morecambe
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£30+

Hiring a car in Morecambe

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.

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.