Getting There
The nearest rail station is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, where you can catch a bus to Melrose. From Berwick, about five buses per day travel to Melrose; travel time is about 90 minutes. Fares are about £5 ($9.50) one-way and £10 ($19) round-trip. Call the tourist office in Berwick-upon-Tweed at tel. 01289/330-733 for bus schedules and tel. 8457/484-950 for train schedules.
Many visitors prefer to take the bus into Melrose directly from Edinburgh. Travel time by bus from Edinburgh is 90 minutes, and buses depart every 1 1/2 hours throughout the day. Phone tel. 0870/580-8080 for more information.
Driving from Edinburgh, you can reach Melrose by going southeast along A7 and following the signs to Galashiels. From Kelso, take A699 west to St. Boswells and at the junction with A6091 head northwest.
Visitor Information
The tourist office is at Abbey House, Abbey Street (tel. 01896/822-555). In April, May, and October, it's open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 1pm. June and September hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 5:30pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm. July and August, hours are Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 6:30pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
