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.

Where to Eat in Elgin

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drouthy Cobbler (48A High Street) and The Haugh at Mansion House Hotel (Mansion House Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 34h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 3h 39m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $242 for a 7h 09m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 351 km and will cost you around $42. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 362 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 34h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 3h 39m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $242 for a 7h 09m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 351 km and will cost you around $42. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Elgin

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
GOL
Good (686 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$159+
The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$260+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$207+
Eight Acres Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$130+

Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.39 and $45.86.

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.39 and $45.86.