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Compare train and bus for Morecambe to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Morecambe to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Morecambe to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Morecambe to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Morecambe to Manchester:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morecambe to Manchester costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Morecambe to Manchester
How to get from Morecambe to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Morecambe to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:30 PM 1h50 Lancaster, University 3:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:30 PM 1h50 Lancaster, University 3:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C02210 · G89869
10:32 AM 1h19 Morecambe station (MCM) 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C02210 · G89869
10:32 AM 1h22 Morecambe station (MCM) 11:54 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G85752 · G89882
8:21 AM 1h33 Morecambe station (MCM) 9:54 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G85761+
W848999:01 AM 1h21 Morecambe station (MCM) 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Morecambe to Manchester:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morecambe to Manchester costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Morecambe and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Morecambe station (MCM) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, University and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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