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.

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

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 342
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 342
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 3h 54m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 573 for a 7h 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 351 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 77 for a journey of 367 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 3h 54m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 573 for a 7h 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 351 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 77 for a journey of 367 km.

Airports near Elgin

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (49 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (125 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (537 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
GOL
Good (680 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71.