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

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Melrose Abbey by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    5h 59m
    £58–143

  2. Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    7h 41m
    £30–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus bus 51
    7h
    £34–70

  4. Drive  192.7 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Melrose Abbeycar car 192.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £48–69

Inverness to Melrose Abbey by train, bus, and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Melrose Abbey via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, Galashiels Transport Interchange, and Abbey Car Park in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Melrose Abbey via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Market Square in around 7h.

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