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.
Where to Eat in Elgin
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drouthy Cobbler (48A High Street) and Weavers Restaurant (Newmill) are great picks.
When to visit Elgin
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 5h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around €34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €176 for a 8h 07m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 218 miles and will cost you around €43. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Most booked hotels in Elgin
Hiring a car in Elgin
Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.80 and €27.73. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.