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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Melrose
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Melrose is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Melrose will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Edinburgh for Melrose every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Melrose
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Melrose among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 49 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Melrose bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Melrose coaches for today, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y11822+XC046100 | On time 08:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h46 | 11:16 Melrose station | 1 change | |
| Y11830+XC046400 | On time 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h46 | 13:16 Melrose station | 1 change | |
| Y11838+XC046600 | On time 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h46 | 15:16 Melrose station | 1 change | |
| C75094 · XC046800 | On time 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h11 | 17:16 Melrose station | 1 change | |
| Y11846+XC046800 | On time 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h46 | 17:16 Melrose station | 1 change | |
| Y11853+XC046900 | On time 16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h46 | 19:16 Melrose station | 1 change | |
| Friday 13 February | |||||
| 04:48 Edinburgh | 4h00 | 08:48 Melrose | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Melrose
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Buses from Edinburgh to Melrose run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 07:02, the last at 17:32. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 18m |
First bus 07:02 |
Last bus 17:32 |
FAQs: Edinburgh to Melrose coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Melrose by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melrose, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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