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 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 09m and costs around €147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €67 for a 8h 04m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Elgin takes 335 km and will cost you around €42. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €33 for a journey of 351 km.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Most booked hotels in Elgin
Hiring a car in Elgin
Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.97 and €27.96. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.