Bus from Melrose to Earlston
3 direct routes · 14–20 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 21:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Earlston as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Melrose, 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 | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 3 | 06:09 | 21:07 | Abbey Car Park (At) | Melrose Road (N-Bound) | Newstead, Leaderfoot, Newtown St Boswells & Leaderfoot |
| 313 | Borders Buses | ~16 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 15:26 | Abbey Car Park (At) | The Old Sawmill (Opp) | Newstead & Leaderfoot |
| 314 | Borders Buses | ~14 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 15:25 | Abbey Car Park (At) | The Old Sawmill (Opp) | Newstead & Leaderfoot |
Times are for the first boarding point in Melrose 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 Melrose to Earlston
- £3.60 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 Melrose to Earlston?
3 routes run directly from Melrose to Earlston: the 51 (Borders Buses), the 313 (Borders Buses), the 314 (Borders Buses). The most frequent is the 51, 13 times each weekday — board at Abbey Car Park (At) and get off at Melrose Road (N-Bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melrose to Earlston?
Between 14 minutes on the 314 and 20 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Newstead, Leaderfoot, Newtown St Boswells, Leaderfoot on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Melrose to Earlston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 21:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melrose to Earlston?
An adult single from Melrose to Earlston is £3.60 on the 51 (Borders Buses), from Abbey Car Park (At) to Melrose Road (N-Bound). 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.