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.
Students don’t need to apply to use our free bus service; they will receive their student ID during enrolment which they will use to access this service. Please note that students can only use the bus route that is printed on their card.
Full time students from the Garstang and Preston area may apply for a free Stagecoach bus pass to use scheduled buses, please ask at Student Services when you have enrolled.
There are terms and conditions of eligibility for free and discounted bus passes, to discuss further
Free bus route timetable
LMC 1 - Walney Island - Barrow - Dalton - Ulverston - Greenodd - Backbarrow - Newby Bridge - Cartmel - Grange Over Sands - Lindale - Leven - Milnthorpe
| Town | Destination stop | Depart | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walney | Prom Taxi Office | 06:55 | 17:55 |
| Barrow | Town Hall | 07:00 | 17:50 |
| Barrow | Abbey Road, by Railway Station (Magistrates Court) | 07:02 | 17:47 |
| Barrow | Shell Garage Abbey Road | 07:05 | 17:45 |
| Dalton in Furness | Tudor Square | 07:15 | 17:35 |
| Cross A Moor | Crossroads | 07:20 | 17:30 |
| Ulverston | Victoria Road | 07:25 | 17:20 |
| Greenodd | Main Bus Stop | 07:35 | 17:15 |
| Backbarrow | Layby | 07:40 | 17:10 |
| Newby Bridge | Swan Hotel | 07:45 | 17:05 |
| Cartmel | Bottom of Grange Fell Road (opp Pig & Whistle) | 07:55 | 17:00 |
| Grange Over Sands | Hampsfell Road | 08:00 | 16:55 |
| Lindale | Outside Hadwins | 08:03 | 16:45 |
| Levens | Levens Bridge | 08:10 | 16:40 |
| Milnthorpe | Outside the Black Bull | 08:15 | 16:35 |
| College | Main Site | 08:45 | 16:10 |
LMC 3 - Windermere - Ings - Staveley - Kendal - The Helme - Stainton - 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 |
| Stainton | Stainton Cross | 08:06 | 16:49 |
| Endmoor | Calverts Antiques | 08:10 | 16:45 |
| Crooklands | Crooklands Hotel | 08:15 | 16:40 |
| College | Main Site | 08:45 | 16:10 |
LMC 4 - 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 |
LMC 5 - Settle - Austwick - Clapham - Ingleton - Burton In Lonsdale - High Bentham - Low Bentham - Wennington - Wray - Hornby - Farleton - 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 (former site) | 08:15 | 16:40 |
| Farleton | Farleton Old Road - Bus Stop | 08:16 | 16:39 |
| 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 |
LMC 6 - Holme - Burton In Kendal - Carnforth - Bolton Le Sands - Slyne
| Holme | The Smithy Inn | 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 | Bus Stop | 08:30 | 16:25 |
| Bolton Le Sands | Pharmacy – A6 Main Road | 08:32 | 16:23 |
| Bolton Le Sands | Bus stop (after pelican crossing) | 08:33 | 16:22 |
| Bolton Le Sands | Bus stop (after lights A6) | 08:35 | 16:20 |
| Bolton Le Sands | Bus stop (opposite Rickys) | 08:36 | 16:19 |
| Sylne | Bus Stop A6 (before speed camera) | 08:37 | 16:18 |
| Sylne | Bus Stop (opposite Slyne Lodge) | 08:39 | 16:16 |
| 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, Travellers Choice 01524 720055
In case of adverse weather conditions or roadworks and closures, please see the Travellers Choice website to check the route.
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.
Full time students from the Garstang and Preston area may apply for a free Stagecoach bus pass to use scheduled buses, please ask at Student Services when you have enrolled.
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.
Stagecoach Bus Pass Prices 2026/27
Bus passes are now issued on a termly basis, and cost:
|
L&M Megarider Term 1 |
£ 270.00 |
|
L&M Megarider Term 2 |
£ 215.00 |
|
L&M Megarider Term 3 |
£ 170.00 |
|
L&M Goldrider Term 1 |
£ 445.00 |
|
L&M Goldrider Term 2 |
£ 335.00 |
|
L&M Goldrider Term 3 |
£ 295.00 |
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