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.
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 56 km from Melrose. The shortest flight to Melrose from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melrose, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Melrose to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around S$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about S$ 77 for a 3h 57m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Melrose. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melrose, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Melrose takes 95 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Melrose
Where to stay in Melrose
Average rates range from around S$ 172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 251 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Melrose
Hiring a car in Melrose
Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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 S$ 30.16 and S$ 40.21. 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 car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.