How to get from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey in Melrose, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Tweedbank station. Next, take the 67 bus from Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank station to Abbey Car Park, Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6767
Walk to Melrose Abbey
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tweedbank
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6767
    Wait for bus
    67
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Car Park, Melrose
    ID 69001446
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melrose Abbey
    Walk to
    Melrose Abbey
    Cloisters Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 68

To get from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey in Melrose, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Tweedbank station. Next, take the 68 bus from Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank station to Abbey Car Park, Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6868
Walk to Melrose Abbey
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tweedbank
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Jedburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Car Park, Melrose
    ID 69001446
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melrose Abbey
    Walk to
    Melrose Abbey
    Cloisters Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey

The distance between Edinburgh, Melrose and Melrose Abbey, Melrose is approximately 60.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melrose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Melrose and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Melrose Abbey, Melrose

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

Bus stations close to Melrose Abbey:

  • St Dunstan's Lane, Melrose
  • Abbey Car Park, Melrose
  • Market Square, Melrose

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 68

To get from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey in Melrose, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Tweedbank station. Next, take the 68 bus from Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank station to Abbey Car Park, Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6868
Walk to Melrose Abbey
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tweedbank
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Jedburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abbey Car Park, Melrose
    ID 69001446
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melrose Abbey
    Walk to
    Melrose Abbey
    Cloisters Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 67.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 68.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Melrose Abbey?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Tweedbank station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Tweedbank station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tweedbank station near Melrose Abbey in Melrose.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Melrose Abbey in Melrose by train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Melrose Abbey?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Tweedbank station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Melrose Abbey?

    Get off the train at the Tweedbank stop, which is closest to Melrose Abbey in Melrose.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Melrose Abbey in Melrose is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 10:12.