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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 January
Estimated hotel price
€77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in January
Estimated hotel price
€77
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. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 7h 50m and costs around €133 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €101 for a 10h 55m 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 410 km and will cost you around €26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €54 for a journey of 1135 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 7h 50m and costs around €133 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €101 for a 10h 55m 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 410 km and will cost you around €26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €54 for a journey of 1135 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (179 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,221 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,661 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,406 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,852 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,131 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (948 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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Southbank Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€96+
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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)
€86+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.64 and €24.86. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.64 and €24.86. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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