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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 January
Estimated hotel price
€70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in January
Estimated hotel price
€70
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 5h 50m.

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 €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €135 for a 7h 50m 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 Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 410 km and will cost you around €21. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 684 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 5h 50m.

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 €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €135 for a 7h 50m 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 Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 410 km and will cost you around €21. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,245 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,672 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,901 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,429 reviews)
China Southern
Good (125 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,859 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,149 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (968 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€130+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€90+
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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 €18.82 and €25.10. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 25% 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 €18.82 and €25.10. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

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