Bus from Edinburgh to Melrose
1 direct route · about 110 min · first bus 08:43, last bus 19:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melrose as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 | ~110 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 3 | 08:43 | 19:13 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Market Square (At) | Danderhall, Dalkeith, Whitehill, Edgehead, Ford, Pathhead & 9 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Melrose
- £11.45 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 Edinburgh to Melrose?
The 51 (Borders Buses) runs directly from Edinburgh to Melrose. Board at South Bridge (S-bound 1) and get off at Market Square (At); the journey takes about 110 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Melrose?
Around 110 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Danderhall, Dalkeith, Whitehill, Edgehead and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Melrose?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:43 and the last around 19:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Melrose?
An adult single from Edinburgh to Melrose is £11.45 on the 51 (Borders Buses), from South Bridge (S-bound 1) 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.