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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. Elgin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 05m and costs around $196 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $128 for a 8h 20m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 523 km and will cost you around $26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 789 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 05m and costs around $196 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $128 for a 8h 20m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 523 km and will cost you around $26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,251 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,692 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
China Southern
Good (135 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,154 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (974 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Moraydale Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 676 reviews)
$111+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1793 reviews)
$134+
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The Harbour Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 72 reviews)
$94+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 617 reviews)
$107+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 770 reviews)
$80+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2067 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

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