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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 €16 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€21 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €17 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Morecambe to Manchester:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morecambe to Manchester costing on average €21.
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 €21 compared to roughly €17 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.
FlixBus1:30 PM1h50Lancaster, University3:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:30 PM1h50Lancaster, University3:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C02210 · G8986910:32 AM1h19Morecambe station (MCM)11:51 AMDeansgate (DGT)€291One-way1 transfer
Other options
G85752 · G898828:21 AM1h37Morecambe station (MCM)9:58 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€211One-way1 transfer
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G857619:01 AM1h21Morecambe station (MCM)10:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€291One-way1 transfer
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G857729:41 AM1h41Morecambe station (MCM)11:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Morecambe to Manchester:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Morecambe to Manchester costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, University and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Morecambe station (MCM) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
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