Bus from Earlston to Melrose
3 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 21:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melrose as of 08:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Earlston, 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 | ~17 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 3 | 06:50 | 21:46 | Melrose Road (S-bound) | Market Square (At) | Leaderfoot & Newstead |
| 313 | Borders Buses | ~16 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:45 | 15:52 | The Old Sawmill (At) | Market Square (At) | Leaderfoot & Newstead |
| 314 | Borders Buses | ~16 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:45 | 15:52 | The Old Sawmill (At) | Market Square (At) | Leaderfoot & Newstead |
Times are for the first boarding point in Earlston 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, 313 bus or 314 bus timetable.
Fares from Earlston to Melrose
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 Earlston to Melrose?
3 routes run directly from Earlston to Melrose: the 51 (Borders Buses), the 313 (Borders Buses), the 314 (Borders Buses). The most frequent is the 51, 13 times each weekday — board at Melrose Road (S-bound) and get off at Market Square (At), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Earlston to Melrose?
Around 17 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Leaderfoot, Newstead on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Earlston to Melrose?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 21:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Earlston to Melrose?
Adult singles from Earlston to Melrose: £3.60 on the 51 (Borders Buses); £4.05 on the 313 and 314 (Borders Buses). 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.