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How to get fromEdinburgh to Melrose Abbeyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Abbey Car Parkbus bus 313 / ...
    1h 34m
    £18–30

  2. Drive  35.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbeycar car 35.6 mi
    56 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Squarebus bus 51
    1h 50m
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbeytaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    56 min
    £230–280

  5. Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    2h 52m
    £14–20

Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by train, bus, and foot

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 37.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Melrose Abbey, The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

Borders Buses operates a bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Square every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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