Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in February
Estimated hotel price
$441
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in February
Estimated hotel price
$441
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around $25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 285 miles.

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 only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around $25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,488 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,855 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,387 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,547 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,244 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,488 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $447 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.47 and $55.30.

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.47 and $55.30.