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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Morecambe has to offer.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morecambe in April
Estimated hotel price
$57
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 flight to Morecambe from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Morecambe is the busiest station in Morecambe. Another popular train station is Morecambe Heysham Port, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Morecambe is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 131 miles from Morecambe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morecambe, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Morecambe takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 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 flight to Morecambe from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Morecambe is the busiest station in Morecambe. Another popular train station is Morecambe Heysham Port, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Morecambe is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 131 miles from Morecambe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morecambe, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Morecambe takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 miles.

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, 2259 reviews)
$87+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1664 reviews)
$85+
Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3131 reviews)
$75+
Midland Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1815 reviews)
$153+
Royal Kings Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 190 reviews)
$108+
Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1739 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in Morecambe

Renting a car in Morecambe costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Morecambe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Morecambe is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Morecambe costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Morecambe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Morecambe is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.