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
$427
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in February
Estimated hotel price
$427
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. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 14m and costs around $202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $292 for a 4h 30m 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 67 miles and will cost you around $17. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 205 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. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 14m and costs around $202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $292 for a 4h 30m 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 67 miles and will cost you around $17. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $382 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13.