FREE College Bus Service - Making your life easier
We know that many people who live some distance from Lancaster & Morecambe College would like to study with us. In response to this we offer full-time students (studying 14 hours a week or more) daily return transport on the routes detailed below during term time.
Full time students from the Garstang and Galgate area may apply for a free bus pass to use scheduled buses, please ask at Student Services when you have enrolled.
PLEASE NOTE: DURING NATIONAL LOCKDOWNS, THE LMC BUS SERVICE WILL NOT RUN AS THE MAJORITY OF CLASSES WILL BE DELIVERED ON-LINE. IF YOU NEED TO COME ONTO CAMPUS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST SPEAK WITH YOUR TUTOR TO DISCUSS TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS.
Due to on-going Covid-19 pandemic, anyone using the College bus service will be required to wear a face mask at all times, unless they have a medical exemption. All bus users will have their College ID scanned as they get on/off at LMC so they MUST have this with them to travel.
Under the current guidance, each bus route is treated as a separate "bubble" and, where we receive notification of a positive Covid-19 case from an individual who has used the College bus, we will endeavour to contact everyone from within the "bubble" and inform them of the process for self-isolating. Anyone who travelled on the bus on the same day(s) as an individual who has tested postive must follow government advice and self-isolate.
Stagecoach Bus Passes
Even if you don't live on a college bus route, you may still qualify for FREE or discounted travel to college. If you live more than 1.5 miles from College and your household income is below £35,000pa, we will provide you with a Stagecoach bus pass which you can also use at evenings and weekends.
All students who are not eligible for a free bus pass can buy a discounted bus pass from The Hex, (see prices below), these passes can also use at evenings and weekends.
There are terms and conditions of eligability for free and discounted bus passes, please contact us to discuss further on 01524 521469.
MEGARIDER
Autumn - 7/9/20 to 18/12/20 - £193
Spring - 5/1/21 to 26/3/21 - £150
Summer - 12/4/20 to 2/7/21 - £123
MEGARIDER PLUS
Autumn - 7/9/20 to 18/12/20 - £199
Spring - 5/1/21 to 26/3/21 - £155
Summer - 12/4/20 to 2/7/21 - £138
MEGARIDER GOLD
Autumn - 7/9/20 to 18/12/20 - £335
Spring - 5/1/21 to 26/3/21 - £251
Summer - 12/4/20 to 2/7/21 - £221
There are terms and conditions of eligibility for free and discounted bus passes, please contact us to discuss further on 01524 521469
Walney Island - Barrow - Dalton - Ulverston - Greenodd - Backbarrow - Newby Bridge
| Town | Destination stop | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walney | Prom Taxi Office | 06:55 | 17:45 |
| Barrow | Town Hall | 07:00 | 17:40 |
| Barrow | Abbey Road, by Railway Station (Magistrates Court) | 07:02 | 17:37 |
| Barrow | Abbey Road (Strawberry Hotel) | 07:05 | 17:35 |
| Dalton in Furness | Tudor Square | 07:15 | 17:25 |
| Cross A Moor | Crossroads | 07:20 | 17:20 |
| Ulverston | Victoria Road | 07:25 | 17:10 |
| Greenodd | Main Bus Stop | 07:35 | 17:05 |
| Backbarrow | Layby | 07:40 | 17:00 |
| Newby Bridge | Swan Hotel | 07:45 | 16:55 |
| College | Main Site | 08:30 | 16:10 |
Cartmel - Grange - Lindale - Witherslack - Levens - Milnthorpe – Yealand
| Town | Destination stop | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flookburgh | The Square | 07:45 | 17:10 |
| Cark | The Engine Inn | 07:50 | 17:05 |
| Cartmel | Outside High School | 07:55 | 17:00 |
| Grange Over Sands | Pig Lane | 08:00 | 16:55 |
| Lindale | Outside Hadwins | 08:05 | 16:50 |
| Witherslack | Main Road | 08:08 | 16.45 |
| Levens Bridge | Levens Bridge | 08:15 | 16:35 |
| Milnthorpe | Bus Stop A6 | 08:20 | 16:30 |
| Yealand | Corner of 19 Acre Lane - Junction A6 | 08:25 | 16:25 |
| College | Main Site | 08:45 | 16:10 |
Windermere - Staveley - Kendal Windermere Road - Kendal Leisure Centre - The Helme - Endmoor - Crooklands
| Town | Destination stop | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere | Railway Station | 07:45 | 17:10 |
| Ings | Turn to Village Bus Stop | 07:47 | 17:08 |
| Staveley | Main bus stop | 07:50 | 17:05 |
| Kendal | Windermere Road Stop 1 | 07:55 | 17:00 |
| Kendal | Windermere Road Stop 2 | 07:55 | 17:00 |
| Kendal | Kendal Bus Station | 08:00 | 16.55 |
| Kendal | Leisure Centre | 08:02 | 16:53 |
| The Helme | Layby | 08:05 | 16:50 |
| Endmoor | Calverts Antiques | 08:10 | 16:45 |
| Crooklands | Crooklands Hotel | 08:15 | 16:40 |
| College | Main Site | 08:45 | 16:10 |
Sedbergh - Barbon Village - Casterton - Kirkby Lonsdale - Whittington - Arkholme - Halton
| Town | Destination stop | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbergh | Main Street Bus Shelter | 07:45 | 17:13 |
| Layby - Middleton Fells Inn | 07:52 | 17:06 | |
| Barbon | Road End | 08:00 | 16:58 |
| Casterton | Bus Shelter | 08:05 | 16:51 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | Square | 08:10 | 16:46 |
| Whittington | Village Hall | 08:15 | 16.43 |
| Arkholme | Bay Horse | 08:20 | 16:38 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale Road | Redwell Inn Car Park | 08:23 | 16:28 |
| Halton | High Road Shops | 08:30 | 16:20 |
| College | Main Site | 08:45 | 16:10 |
Settle - Austwick - Clapham - Ingleton - Burton In Lonsdale - Bentham - Wennington - Wray - Hornby - Brookhouse - Caton
| Town | Destination stop | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settle | Whitefriars Car Park | 07:25 | 17:30 |
| Austwick | Austwick Church | 07:33 | 17:24 |
| Clapham Village | Post Office | 07:35 | 17:20 |
| Ingleton | Stop on Laundry Lane (Back of Baines Garage) | 07:40 | 17:15 |
| Burton in Lonsdale | Methodist Chapel | 07:47 | 17:08 |
| High Bentham | Robins Lane/Main Street | 07:55 | 17:00 |
| Low Bentham | Post Office | 08:00 | 16:55 |
| Wennington | Railway Station | 08:07 | 16:48 |
| Wray | Bus Stop | 08:11 | 16:44 |
| Hornby | Lambs Garage | 08:15 | 16:40 |
| Claughton | Claughton Brick Works | 08:17 | 16:35 |
| Brookhouse | Black Bull | 08:22 | 16:33 |
| Caton | Station Hotel | 08:25 | 16:30 |
| College | Main Site | 08:45 | 16:10 |
Holme - Burton In Kendal - Carnforth - Bolton Le Sands
| Holme | North Road (The Chapel) - opp Trinity Drive | 08:10 | 16:45 |
| Burton in Kendal | The Square | 08:15 | 16:40 |
| Carnforth | Bus Stop - Burch Tree Vets | 08:25 | 16:30 |
| Bolton Le Sands | Pharmacy – A6 Main Road | 08:30 | 16:20 |
| College | Main Site | 08:45 | 16:10 |
Please Note
Fee information is subject to change in line with Government policy and LSC funding priorities. Please check for up to date information when you are applying.
Whilst the College will endeavour to ensure that all buses arrive and depart at the stated times, no guarantee can be given and students should make their own arrangements in the event of failing to catch the service. No compensation will be paid should students miss their bus for any reason. Contact number in case of serious transport issues with the Student Buses – 01524 720055 – Mark Shaw, Director, Travellers Choice. In case of adverse weather conditions / roadworks / road closures – please see the Travellers Choice website www.travellerschoice.co.uk to check the route.
I’ve learnt so many skills since the start of my apprenticeship, so many skills that I couldn’t have learnt on my own.
I chose to enrol at college as I preferred the set up over 6th form, and it meant I'd be able to study business solitary, exploring the subject in more detail than an A level would. I specifically chose LMC due to the high quality level of tutoring offered. The college is also very well networked and linked with local businesses and universities- useful for gaining work experience, and progressing onto an apprenticeship or degree
The trips that we go on have been amazing. I have been to Bulgaria for a European Project trip, but I am also going to Poland. We also get some really good visitors to the College including the Lancaster Police Dog Unit. I’ve made some new friends and had some great experiences, like organising a sporting event for hundreds of children.
I am thoroughly enjoying my time as a travel consultant, without Lancaster & Morecambe College I wouldn’t have had the confidence to reach out to different workplaces and be where I am today.
I would recommend this course if you know you want a sport related career, even if you aren’t sure which area of sport specifically. The course explores many different aspects of sports and by developing an understanding of each topic you start to discover which area of sport suits you best.
Distance Learning was different because I could learn at my own pace, although there are deadlines, the course gives you more than enough time to complete your units, and the learner section is very in depth and easy to follow.
