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 January
Estimated hotel price
$363
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$363
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $120 for a 4h 40m 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 Budget, 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 $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $120 for a 4h 40m 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 Budget, 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 $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $390 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.84 and $47.78.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.84 and $47.78.