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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 December
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in December
Estimated hotel price
€71
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 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 42m and costs around €130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €142 for a 8h 05m 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

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 235 miles and will cost you around €18. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 380 miles.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 42m and costs around €130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €142 for a 8h 05m 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

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 235 miles and will cost you around €18. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 380 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,633 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,114 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (287 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (185 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,663 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,418 reviews)
China Southern
Good (123 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,855 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,143 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (960 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€112+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€89+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.81 and €25.08. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.81 and €25.08. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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