Lossiemouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lossiemouth

With a population of 6,841, Lossiemouth is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lossiemouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth in September
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lossiemouth in September
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lossiemouth in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lossiemouth, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Lossiemouth

Plane

Although Lossiemouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 31 miles from Lossiemouth. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lossiemouth departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lossiemouth, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Lossiemouth to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £148 for a 8h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lossiemouth is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 122 miles from Lossiemouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lossiemouth, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lossiemouth takes 218 miles and will cost you around £36. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Lossiemouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 31 miles from Lossiemouth. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lossiemouth departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lossiemouth, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Lossiemouth to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £148 for a 8h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lossiemouth is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 122 miles from Lossiemouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lossiemouth, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lossiemouth takes 218 miles and will cost you around £36. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Lossiemouth

Airlines serving Lossiemouth

KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,447 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (371 reviews)
China Southern
Good (187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,182 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (210 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lossiemouth

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lossiemouth

Most booked hotels in Lossiemouth

Norland B & B
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Elgin Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£118+
Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Lossiemouth

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Lossiemouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Lossiemouth is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Lossiemouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Lossiemouth is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.