Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Melrose travel guide

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You're Going to Love Melrose

With a population of 2,340, Melrose is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Melrose

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons (Main Street) and Marmions Mediterranean (Buccleuch Street) are great picks.

When to visit Melrose

Melrose in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melrose in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Melrose

Plane

Although Melrose doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 56 km from Melrose. The shortest flight to Melrose from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melrose to Glasgow takes 0h 47m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about $70 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Melrose is called Melrose, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melrose is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Melrose. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Melrose doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 56 km from Melrose. The shortest flight to Melrose from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melrose to Glasgow takes 0h 47m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about $70 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Melrose is called Melrose, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melrose is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Melrose. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Melrose

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Melrose

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melrose

Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melrose

Hiring a car in Melrose

Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Melrose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.60 and $50.13.

Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Melrose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.60 and $50.13.

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