There are 6 ways to get from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 67 bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus X16
- Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus 67
4h 31m£16–23Drive 47.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbeycar 47.9 mi
1h 2m£12–17Train
- Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
5h 3m£57–117Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbeytaxi 47.9 mi
1h 2m£100–130Bus, line 67 bus via Bamburgh Castle
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus 34A
- Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus 67
4h 50mLine 464 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Streetbus 464 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Street to Market Squarebus 67
5h 26m£24–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey. However, there are services departing from Lord Crewe Hotel and arriving at Market Square via South Lodge, Bus Station and Woodmarket Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey. However, there are services departing from Chathill and arriving at Tweedbank via Alnmouth and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Bamburgh Castle and Melrose Abbey is 56 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey without a car is to bus and line 67 bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £16 - £24.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey, including transfers.
Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey bus services, operated by Arriva North East, depart from Bus Station.
Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.
The best way to get from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey is to bus and line 67 bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Bamburgh Castle, England and Melrose Abbey, The Scottish Borders, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey via Lord Crewe Hotel, South Lodge, Bus Station, Woodmarket Bus Shelter, and Market Square in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey via Lord Crewe Hotel, Railway station, Chathill, Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, Tweedbank Station, and Wright's Chiropractor in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- Arriva North East
Bus from Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Arriva North East
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Railway Street to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- 0300 100 1800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
Bus from Bus Station to Woodmarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
AA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1665 60 60 60
- Website
- alnwicktaxis.co.uk
JimGO Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7552030702
- Website
- jimgotaxis.co.uk
Knights Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7760 751 667
- Website
- knightstaxi.com
Sovereign Taxis Alnwick
- Phone
- +44 1665 602 200
- Website
- alnwicktaxi.co.uk
1st Cab
- Phone
- +44 7922 996 533
- Website
- 1stcabberwick.co.uk
A1 Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1289 308 524
- Website
- a1cabsberwick.co.uk
Berwick Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1289 307 771
Fifes Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1289 307 188
West End Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1289 303 050
- Website
- westendcabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey bus services, operated by Arriva North East, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Bamburgh Castle to Melrose Abbey.
There are 405+ hotels available in Melrose Abbey.


























