Getting Here
Regardless of your mode of transportation, Morecambe is easily accessible from all corners of the UK. Located just a short drive from Junction 34 on the M6, it is also conveniently reached by rail and bus.
By Road
If arriving by car, exit at Junction 34 on the M6 and take The Bay Gateway directly into Morecambe, following signs for the town centre and seafront. Note that Marine Road Central will be closed between Northumberland Street and The Platform on Fridays for the parade.
Parking
Morecambe offers ample public parking, with several large car parks and spaces along the seafront (see map below). Check out Lancaster’s Park & Ride and Lancaster District Car Parks for detailed information. Electric car owners can find charging points in and around Morecambe town centre—please confirm availability before making the journey. View nationwide charging locations for EV and hybrid car owners or consult the Gridserve electric charging points map.
By Rail
Local services to Morecambe run from the West Coast Mainline, offering regular connections between London and Scotland. Additional local services connect to Heysham and Carnforth, as well as other regional stations like Leeds and Manchester. Visit the National Rail website for routes, timetables, and prices, or use Trainline to search for and book tickets. Morecambe train station is a mere 5-minute walk from the seafront.
By Bus
Morecambe Bus Station is in the town centre, just a 5 minute walk to the seafront, and is served by both Stagecoach and the National Express.
By Bike
Morecambe is located on the main National Cycle Network Route 69 (East to West). It is also one end of the famous Way of the Roses, 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.
There is a dedicated bike track into Lancaster and, for the more adventurous, brilliant cycling into the Trough of Bowland, Yorkshire or The Lake District.
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/cycling/cycle-routes/
You will find cycle parking at various places through the town with facilities to lock bikes at the following locations close to the art trail:-
- Festival Market/Old Station (8 spaces)
- Library (5 spaces)
- Pedder Street (8 spaces)
- Morecambe Bus Station (11 spaces)
- Midland Hotel (Prom side)
- Central Promenade/Victoria Street (20 spaces)
- Euston Road (Prom end)
- Pedder Street (Car Park)
- The Platform
Where to stay
If you are traveling to Morecambe for Baylight and looking for a place to stay over, please check out these suggestions: https://exploremorecambebay.org.uk/places-to-stay/
Toilet facilities
Lancaster City Council provides a useful map of the public conveniences in the area.
We have also created a handy FAQ’s page to answer other questions you may have.
If you enjoy Baylight, please consider off setting your travel to and from this free event by making a donation to the Woodland Trust here https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/support-us/give/donations/
You might also like to help Baylight further by making a donation to support future festivals.
