There are 6 ways to get from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 67 bus, bus, line 418 bus
best- Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus 67
- Take the bus from Horsemarket Bus Shelter to Bus Stationbus X16
- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Lodgebus 418
5h 6m£18–24Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castlecar 47.8 mi
1h 1m£12–17Train
- Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 43m£57–118Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castletaxi 47.8 mi
1h 1m£100–130Line 67 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus 67
- Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Bus Stationbus 34A
5h 22mBus, line 464 bus
- Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Berwick stationbus 67
- Take the bus from Railway Street to Bus Stationbus 464 / ...
5h 32m£25–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Abbey Car Park and arriving at Lord Crewe Hotel via Horsemarket Bus Shelter, Bus Station and South Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Tweedbank and arriving at Chathill via Edinburgh Waverley and Alnmouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Melrose Abbey and Bamburgh Castle is 56 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.
The best way to get from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle without a car is to line 67 bus and bus and line 418 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £17 - £24.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle, including transfers.
Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Abbey Car Park station.
Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tweedbank station.
The best way to get from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle is to line 67 bus and bus and line 418 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £17 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Melrose Abbey, The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Bamburgh Castle, England?
You can take a vehicle from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle via Abbey Car Park, Horsemarket Bus Shelter, Bus Station, South Lodge, and Lord Crewe Hotel in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle via Market Square, Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, Edinburgh Waverley, Alnmouth, Chathill, Railway station, and Lord Crewe Hotel in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Abbey Car Park to Horsemarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Bus Station to South Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Abbey Car Park to Horsemarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Abbey Car Park to Berwick station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Railway Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- Arriva North East
Bus from Horsemarket Bus Shelter to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Arriva North East
- Phone
- 0300 100 1800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
Bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
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More Questions & Answers
Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Melrose Abbey to Bamburgh Castle.
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