Getting around Lancaster and Morecambe Bay

Morecambe is a picturesque seaside town and is best explored on foot. The bus station and railway station are within easy walking distance of all local amenities. Download one of our self-guided heritage trails or walking guides from our website. 

Safety in the Bay 

• Wanting to take part in a Cross Bay Walk? This is a stunning way to see the bay but make sure you do this only with a guide – the sands can be dangerous! 

• Find out more about visiting Morecambe Bay safely! Watch our very informative video about the rapidly-moving tides in the bay – produced by Purple Videos in conjunction with Silverdale Parish Council, Bay Search and Rescue and Lancaster City Council. 

Lancaster is a small city and can easily be explored on foot. The Bus Station is located in the city centre and Lancaster Railway station is just 5mins walk away if you are planning to arrive by public transport. 

There are frequent bus services between Lancaster and Morecambe and into the surrounding areas. Visit the Stagecoach website for routes and timetables. 

Download the Stagecoach Bus App.

Morecambe offers over 5 miles of flat promenade, perfect for a leisurely cycle. For the serious cyclists among you, Morecambe is also one end of the famous Way of the Roses cycle route, a 170 mile coast-to-coast cycle route which passes through the historic cities of York and Lancaster before ending in Bridlington on the East coast. Check out the Way of the Roses website for more information. It is also on the picturesque Bay Cycle Way route. 

Lancaster is a wonderful city to explore on bike with many off road cycle paths available to reach Morecambe, Glasson Dock, Carnforth and the Lune Valley along disused railway lines and canal towpaths.

• Visit the Sustrans website for routes and maps of the National Cycle Network 

• Hire bikes from: 

• On Yer Bike

The Lancaster Canal passes right through the heart of the city and provides some scenic walking and cycling routes out into the countryside. You can also see Lancaster and one of the wonders of the waterways by taking a trip on the Lune Aqueduct Cruise. 

Explore the Lancaster Canal with the Canal & River Trust and Kingfisher Cruises.

Taxi companies can transport you easily around the district and surrounding countryside. 

• 848 848 Radio Taxis – 01524 848848 

• 32090 Taxis – 01524 32090 

• Eden Taxis - 01524 420000 Over 25 taxis available including wheelchair accessible taxis and vehicles from 4 seats to 70 seater buses

• Coastal Taxis – 01524 60000 

• A1 Taxis – 01524 35666 

Visit the City Council’s official page for more information about Taxis and Private Hire. 

• Get details on Lancaster District Car Parks. Please note that most carparks are Pay and Display – why not download the Ringgo app and save time? https://ringgo.co.uk/

• View nation-wide charging locations for EV and hybrid car owners. 

• View the Gridserve electric charging points map. 

• Hire a car from Standens Self Drive, based on Whitegate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe LA3 3BT. Car hire from £40 per day. Van hire from £60 per day. Car hire - age from 21, van hire - age from 23.
  
  

If you are enjoying a longer stay in the district then there are many different destinations to explore by train. Head north to explore Carnforth, the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and further afield to the beautiful coastal towns of Grange Over Sands, Ulverston and Cark & Cartmel. 

Visit the National Rail website for maps and timetables. 

Visit Trainline to search for and book your tickets.