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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 October
Estimated hotel price
€80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
€80
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 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 07m and costs around €160 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €148 for a 8h 21m 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Elgin takes 500 miles and will cost you around €52. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 545 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 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 07m and costs around €160 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €148 for a 8h 21m 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Elgin takes 500 miles and will cost you around €52. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,191 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (177 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,370 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,127 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (933 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (181 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)
€121+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€106+
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The Royal Hotel Elgin
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€100+
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Garner Hotel Eight Acres Elgin By IHG
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€119+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.08 and €24.11. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.08 and €24.11. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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