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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
$319
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$319
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 Liverpool takes 4h 56m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 330 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 Liverpool takes 4h 56m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,119 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,205 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,526 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $393 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53.