There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 18m£30–46Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbeycar 42.1 mi
59 min£11–15Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Squaretram T50 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
3h 25m£20–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Melrose Abbey42.1 mi
59 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbeytaxi 42.1 mi
59 min£85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Tweedbank via Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Melrose Abbey is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £29 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tweedbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey is 42 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melrose Abbey.
There are 407+ hotels available in Melrose Abbey.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Melrose Abbey, The Scottish Borders, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Square
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Melrose Abbey
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Melrose Abbey. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













