Bus from Dalkeith to Melrose
1 direct route · about 79 min · first bus 09:14, last bus 19:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melrose as of 03:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dalkeith, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~79 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 3 | 09:14 | 19:44 | Buccleuch Street (at) | Market Square (At) | Whitehill, Edgehead, Ford, Pathhead, Fala, Soutra Mains & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dalkeith on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus timetable.
Fares from Dalkeith to Melrose
- £10.75 adult single on the 51 (Borders Buses)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalkeith to Melrose?
The 51 (Borders Buses) runs directly from Dalkeith to Melrose. Board at Buccleuch Street (at) and get off at Market Square (At); the journey takes about 79 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dalkeith to Melrose?
Around 79 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Whitehill, Edgehead, Ford, Pathhead and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalkeith to Melrose?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:14 and the last around 19:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalkeith to Melrose?
An adult single from Dalkeith to Melrose is £10.75 on the 51 (Borders Buses), from Buccleuch Street (at) to Market Square (At). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.