Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Elgin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elgin

With a population of 21,236, Elgin is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elgin to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Elgin

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 02m and costs around €170 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €232 for a 14h 18m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 478 km and will cost you around €29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 789 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 02m and costs around €170 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €232 for a 14h 18m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 478 km and will cost you around €29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (295 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,294 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,732 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,886 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,191 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€134+
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The Mansefield Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€151+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€106+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.53 and €24.70. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.53 and €24.70. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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