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
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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Melrose from Ireland departs from Shannon and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Manchester takes 3h 16m and costs around €104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €43 for a 4h 19m 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, 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 €15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €17 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Melrose
Where to stay in Melrose
Average rates range from around €97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €178 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Melrose
Hiring a car in Melrose
Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. 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 Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.