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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; that's why we offer full-time students (studying 14+ hours a week) daily return transport during term time on the routes detailed below.
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.
Bus updates
Sedburgh Bus Update - 27 September 2021
Due to road closures on the A683, the LMC Sedburgh bus will be disrupted for 4 weeks, from Monday 27 September. Anyone who gets on the bus at Lay-by Middleton (Fells Inn), Barbon Village or Casterton must go to either Sedbergh (Main St) or Kirkby Lonsdale (The Square)
Covid-19 Updates
Anyone using the College bus service will be required to wear a face mask at all times, unless medically exempt. Each bus route is treated as a separate "bus bubble" in which travellers sign in using College ID. Where we receive notification of a positive Covid-19 case, everyone in the same "bus bubble" will be informed of the process for self-isolating in line with government guidance.
Discounted 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.
| Megarider | Megarider Plus | Goldrider | |
| Autumn Term | £199 | £205 | £345 |
| Spring Term | £155 | £160 | £259 |
| Summer Term | £127 | £142 | £228 |
There are terms and conditions of eligibility for free and discounted bus passes, please contact us to discuss further on 01524 521469
Free Bus Routes
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 |
Flookburgh- Cark - 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 - Ings - Staveley - Kendal - 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 - High Bentham - Low Bentham - Wennington - Wray - Hornby - Claughton - 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.
In case of serious transport issues with the Student Buses, please contact Mark Shaw, Director of Travellers Choice. In case of adverse weather conditions or roadworks and closures, please see the Travellers Choice website to check the route.
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