What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Melrose Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Melrose Abbey. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Melrose Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Melrose Abbey. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Tweedbank via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Perth to Melrose Abbey?

The distance between Perth and Melrose Abbey is 93 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Melrose Abbey bus from?

Perth to Melrose Abbey bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Melrose Abbey train from?

Perth to Melrose Abbey train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Melrose Abbey?

The best way to get from Perth to Melrose Abbey is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Perth to Melrose Abbey bus arrive?

Perth to Melrose Abbey bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Melrose Abbey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Melrose Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Melrose Abbey is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Perth to Melrose Abbey.

Where can I stay near Melrose Abbey?

There are 400+ hotels available in Melrose Abbey.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 20m
£35–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
4h 14m
£18–31
Drive 79.5 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Melrose Abbeycar 79.5 mi
1h 41m
£20–29
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Squarebus 51
4h 23m
£18–25

Perth to Melrose Abbey by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 92.5 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Melrose Abbey via Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, Tweedbank Station, and Abbey Car Park in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Melrose Abbey via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Market Square in around 4h 14m.

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