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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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Melrose to see all of its attractions.

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
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melrose in January
Estimated hotel price
£82
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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Melrose departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melrose to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Melrose is called Melrose, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melrose is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 148 miles from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Melrose departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melrose to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Melrose is called Melrose, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melrose is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 148 miles from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Melrose

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Melrose

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melrose

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melrose

Most booked hotels in Melrose

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The Townhouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Burt's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Kingsknowes Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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The Salmon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Monorene Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Melrose

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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