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
₹ 5396
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melrose in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5396
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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 19h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 26m and costs around ₹ 1,166 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about ₹ 1,666 for a 1h 30m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 59 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,250. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,833 for a journey of 155 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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 19h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 26m and costs around ₹ 1,166 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about ₹ 1,666 for a 1h 30m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 59 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,250. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,833 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Melrose

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melrose

Average rates range from around ₹ 10,985 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,496 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)
₹ 11,747+
Burts Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,331+
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,664+
Buccleuch Arms
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 13,663+
George and Abbotsford Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 8,331+
The Waverley Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 5,732+

Hiring a car in Melrose

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,850 and ₹ 2,466. 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 ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,850 and ₹ 2,466. 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.