Alexandria travel guide
Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide
You're Going to Love Alexandria
With a population of 13,079, Alexandria is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Alexandria
If you’re looking for affordable options, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Cameron House) and The Balloch House (Balloch Road, Balloch) are great picks.
When to visit Alexandria
How to Get to Alexandria
Plane
When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Alexandria to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 45m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $194 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.0 mile from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 53 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 58 miles and will cost you around $32. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 210 miles.
Airlines serving Alexandria
Where to stay in Alexandria
Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $434 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Hiring a car in Alexandria
Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.08 and $49.44.