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
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 Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around RM 744 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 529 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 327 km and will cost you around RM 72. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about RM 86 for a journey of 351 km.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Hiring a car in Elgin
Expect to pay RM 8.87 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 RM 106.42 and RM 141.89.