There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Melrose Abbey by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
6h 36m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
6h 57m£66–110Drive 167.2 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Melrose Abbeycar 167.2 mi
3h 26m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
7h 13m£38–67
Fort William to Melrose Abbey by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Melrose Abbey is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Melrose Abbey is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Melrose Abbey. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Market Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Melrose Abbey. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Tweedbank via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Fort William and Melrose Abbey is 180 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Melrose Abbey without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 36m and costs £24 - £35.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Fort William to Melrose Abbey, including transfers.
Fort William to Melrose Abbey bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Melrose Abbey train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Melrose Abbey is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 36m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Melrose Abbey, The Scottish Borders, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Fort William to Melrose Abbey via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Market Square in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Melrose Abbey via Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, Tweedbank Station, and Abbey Car Park in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £28–55
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Melrose Abbey bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Fort William to Melrose Abbey train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Melrose Abbey is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Fort William to Melrose Abbey.
There are 426+ hotels available in Melrose Abbey.