🚌 Bus from Melrose to Earlston
3 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 21:02 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~26 min | 14 | 06:04 | 21:02 | Borders General Hospital Entrance (At) |
| 313 | Borders Buses | ~14 min | 3 | 08:20 | 15:26 | Abbey Car Park (At) |
| 314 | Borders Buses | ~15 min | 3 | 08:20 | 15:25 | Abbey Car Park (At) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Melrose to Earlston?
Around 26 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Melrose to Earlston?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 51) leaves around 06:04 and the last around 21:02. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melrose to Earlston?
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.