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 November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5407
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melrose in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5407
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around ₹ 1,836 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 2,421 for a 3h 15m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 95 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,169. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,087 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around ₹ 1,836 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 2,421 for a 3h 15m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 95 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,169. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,087 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Melrose

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,567 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,816 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melrose

Average rates range from around ₹ 11,738 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,609 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, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,185+
Burts Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,528+
Station Hotel And Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,020+
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,768+
George and Abbotsford Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 8,848+
The Waverley Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 7,429+

Hiring a car in Melrose

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Melrose is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Melrose is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.