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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 18h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Aberdeen takes 2h 14m and costs around ₹ 1,250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about ₹ 5,915 for a 3h 30m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 ₹ 2,583. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,333 for a journey of 362 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 ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,850 and ₹ 2,466.