How to get from Sanquhar to Melrose by bus and train?

From Sanquhar to Melrose by bus and train

To get from Sanquhar to Melrose in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 246 bus from High Street, Sanquhar station to Whitesands, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Tweedbank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 51 min.

351min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 246246
Bus - 101A101A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Melrose
Leaves from High Street, Sanquhar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Street, Sanquhar
    ID 680000135502
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 246246
    Wait for bus
    246
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001503
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001504
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101A101A
    Wait for bus
    101A
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206472
    170 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tweedbank
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melrose
    Walk to
    Melrose
    2.67 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sanquhar to Melrose

The distance between Sanquhar, Scotland and Melrose, Scotland is approximately 225.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 351 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sanquhar to Melrose by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sanquhar

Sanquhar is located at Sanquhar, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Sanquhar.

Bus stations close to Sanquhar:

  • Railway Station, Sanquhar
  • Sanquhar
  • Health Centre, Sanquhar

Public transport stations close to Melrose, Scotland

Melrose is located at Melrose, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Dunstan's Lane, Melrose.

Bus stations close to Melrose:

  • St Dunstan's Lane, Melrose
  • Wright's Chiropractor, Melrose
  • Market Square, Melrose

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sanquhar to Melrose?

    The fastest way takes 351 minutes, using Bus line 246, Bus line 101A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sanquhar and Melrose in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sanquhar to Melrose in Scotland?

    The 246 bus line goes from High Street, Sanquhar station near Sanquhar to Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dumfries station near Melrose in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Sanquhar to Melrose in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sanquhar and Melrose in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sanquhar to get to Melrose in Scotland?

    Get on the 246 bus from the High Street, Sanquhar stop near Sanquhar in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sanquhar and Melrose in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Dumfries station, which is closest to Melrose in Scotland.