The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newcastle to Melrose
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle to Melrose is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Melrose will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Newcastle for Melrose every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 99 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 37 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 Newcastle to Melrose
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Melrose among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 99 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle to Melrose bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Melrose coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23655 · XC044900 | On time 13:32 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h16 | 15:48 Melrose station | 1 change | |
Y23431+ XC044800 | On time 13:55 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h53 | 18:48 Melrose station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 08:11 Newcastle | 2h37 | 10:48 Melrose | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Melrose
Buses from Newcastle to Melrose run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £27 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 07:02, the last at 17:32. The fastest coach covers the 99 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 99 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 16m |
First bus 07:02 |
Last bus 17:32 |
FAQs: Newcastle to Melrose coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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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