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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Melrose deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melrose in November
Estimated hotel price
$65
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 35 miles from Melrose. The shortest flight to Melrose from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $51 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Melrose is called Melrose, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Melrose is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 80 miles and will cost you around $12. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 177 miles.

Plane

Although Melrose doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 miles from Melrose. The shortest flight to Melrose from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $51 for a 4h 10m trip. The train station in Melrose is called Melrose, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Melrose is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 80 miles and will cost you around $12. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 177 miles.

Airlines serving Melrose

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melrose

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melrose

Most booked hotels in Melrose

The Townhouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 276 reviews)
$151+
Burt's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 489 reviews)
$199+
Station Hotel And Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 546 reviews)
$135+
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2173 reviews)
$135+
George and Abbotsford Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 874 reviews)
$101+
The Waverley Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 2015 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Melrose

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Melrose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Melrose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.