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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Melrose is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 22m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Melrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Perth to Melrose?

The distance between Perth and Melrose is 94 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Melrose without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £26 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Perth to Melrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Melrose bus from?

Perth to Melrose bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Perth to Melrose?

The best way to get from Perth to Melrose is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £26 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Perth to Melrose bus arrive?

Perth to Melrose bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Melrose?

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

Where can I stay near Melrose?

There are 386+ hotels available in Melrose.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 31m
£26–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
4h 22m
£9–14
Drive 80.2 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Melrosecar 80.2 mi
1h 38m
£20–29
Bus via Park and Ride
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
4h 49m
£18–28

Perth to Melrose by train and bus

171Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Melrose.

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Distance: 93.3 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Abbey Car Park via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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