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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$331
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$331
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 16 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Birmingham takes 4h 18m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $112 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 86 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 113 km and will cost you around $54. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Birmingham takes 4h 18m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $112 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 86 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 113 km and will cost you around $54. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,082 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.18 and $49.57.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.18 and $49.57.