Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Melrose has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 403
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melrose in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 403
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melrose to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 331 for a 4h 18m 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 Manchester, which is about 237 km from Melrose. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 62. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 73 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melrose to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 331 for a 4h 18m 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 Manchester, which is about 237 km from Melrose. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 62. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Melrose

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Melrose

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melrose

Average rates range from around AED 439 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 933 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melrose

Hiring a car in Melrose

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

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