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
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, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Melrose departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Glasgow takes 1h 27m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 29m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 65 miles and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Melrose
Where to stay in Melrose
Average rates range from around £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £214 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Melrose
Most booked hotels in Melrose
Hiring a car in Melrose
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Melrose is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.