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How to get fromHamilton to Melrose Abbeyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 5m
    £24–50

  2. Drive  64.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Melrose Abbeycar car 64.4 mi
    1h 28m
    £16–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus bus 51
    4h 48m
    £17–29

  4. Line 211 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus bus 51
    4h 55m
    £20–32

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus bus 51
    5h 3m
    £26–41

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  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Melrose Abbey, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Melrose Abbey via Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, Tweedbank Station, and Abbey Car Park in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Melrose Abbey via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Market Square in around 4h 48m.

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