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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melrose in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 89
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 7h 42m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Doncaster takes 3h 02m and costs around C$ 96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 3h 33m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 95 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 30 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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 7h 42m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Doncaster takes 3h 02m and costs around C$ 96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about C$ 66 for a 3h 33m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 95 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Melrose

Lufthansa
Good (4,583 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,402 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,550 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,668 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melrose

Average rates range from around C$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 260 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)
C$ 239+
Burts Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
Buccleuch Arms
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 226+
George and Abbotsford Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 139+
The Waverley Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 70+

Renting a car in Melrose

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Melrose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.72 and C$ 40.95. 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 rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Melrose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.72 and C$ 40.95. 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 rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.