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

The cheapest way to get from Melrose to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melrose to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Melrose and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Abbey Car Park and arriving at Surgeons' Hall. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Melrose to Edinburgh?

The distance between Melrose and Edinburgh is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melrose to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £13 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Melrose to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melrose to Edinburgh bus from?

Melrose to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Abbey Car Park station.

Train or bus from Melrose to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Melrose to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £13 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Melrose to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Melrose to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Surgeons' Hall station.

Can I drive from Melrose to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to Edinburgh is 36 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Melrose to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melrose to Edinburgh 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 Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
1h 33m
£13–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Surgeons' Hallbus 51
1h 48m
£4–7
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from Melrose to Edinburghcar 35.6 mi
55 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melrose to Edinburghtaxi 35.6 mi
55 min
£100–130
Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2h 48m
£8–11

Melrose to Edinburgh by bus and train

203Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Abbey Car Park to Surgeons' Hall every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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