What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Melrose?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Melrose is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Melrose?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Melrose is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Melrose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bridge and arriving at Market Square. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Melrose?

The distance between Edinburgh and Melrose is 37 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Melrose without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melrose without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £13 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Melrose?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Melrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Melrose bus from?

Edinburgh to Melrose bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from South Bridge station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Melrose?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melrose is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Melrose bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Melrose bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Square station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Melrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Melrose is 36 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Edinburgh to Melrose.

Where can I stay near Melrose?

There are 386+ hotels available in Melrose.

Edinburgh to Melrose - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Melrose by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
1h 22m
£14–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Market Squarebus 51
1h 50m
£4–7
Drive 35.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Melrosecar 35.8 mi
56 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Melrosetaxi 35.8 mi
56 min
£100–130

Edinburgh to Melrose by train and bus

197Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Melrose, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from South Bridge to Market Square hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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