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 The Haugh at Mansion House Hotel (Mansion House Hotel) 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 27 miles from Elgin.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around $262 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $120 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles 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 218 miles and will cost you around $42. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Hiring a car in Elgin
Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.