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

The cheapest way to get from Melrose to Perth is to bus via Park and Ride which costs £14 - £27 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Melrose to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Melrose and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Melrose to Perth. However, there are services departing from Abbey Car Park and arriving at Canal Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Melrose to Perth?

The distance between Melrose and Perth is 93 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melrose to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £14 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Melrose to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melrose to Perth bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melrose to Perth?

The best way to get from Melrose to Perth is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £14 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Park and Ride, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 4h.

Where does the Melrose to Perth bus arrive?

Melrose to Perth bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melrose to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to Perth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Melrose to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 533+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
3h 35m
£14–58
Bus via Park and Ride
1. Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
4h
£15–26
Drive 80.1 mi
1. Drive from Melrose to Perthcar 80.1 mi
1h 38m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus Ember
5h 20m

Melrose to Perth by bus and train

158Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 92.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Market Square to Perth via Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abbey Car Park to Canal Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 4h.

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