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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Melrose is to bus via Mill O Mains which costs £19 - £27 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Melrose is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Melrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Lidl and arriving at Market Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Forfar to Melrose?

The distance between Forfar and Melrose is 118 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Melrose without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Forfar to Melrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Melrose bus from?

Forfar to Melrose bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Lidl station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Melrose?

The best way to get from Forfar to Melrose is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £23 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Forfar to Melrose bus arrive?

Forfar to Melrose bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Melrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Melrose is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Forfar to Melrose.

Where can I stay near Melrose?

There are 120+ hotels available in Melrose.

Forfar to Melrose - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Melrose by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George Streetbus E1
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
4h 15m
Bus via Mill O Mains
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
5h 14m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
4h 18m
£23–96
Drive 105.3 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Melrosecar 105.3 mi
2h 10m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George Streetbus E1
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
5h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forfar to Melrose.

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Distance: 117.3 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Wright's Chiropractor via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Market Square via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 8m.

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