What is the cheapest way to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies?

The cheapest way to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies?

The fastest way to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Melrose Abbey and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct bus from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Abbey Car Park and arriving at Newlands Garage via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Melrose Abbey and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct train from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Tweedbank and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies?

The distance between Melrose Abbey and The Kelpies is 65 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.

How do I travel from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies without a car?

The best way to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £28 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies bus from?

Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Abbey Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies train from?

Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tweedbank station.

Train or bus from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies?

The best way to get from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies bus arrive?

Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies train arrive?

Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies?

Yes, the driving distance between Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies.

Where can I stay near The Kelpies?

There are 908+ hotels available in The Kelpies.

Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2h 57m
£29–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newlands Garagebus 978 / ...
4h 25m
£15–25
Drive 59.4 mi
1. Drive from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpiescar 59.4 mi
1h 13m
£15–21
Bus via St Andrew`s Church
1. Take the bus from Abbey Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
4h 33m
£17–25

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Distance: 64.6 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies via Market Square, Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, Edinburgh Waverley, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melrose Abbey to The Kelpies via Abbey Car Park, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Newlands Garage in around 4h 25m.

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