Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Alexandria

If you’re looking for affordable options, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Cameron House) and The Balloch House (Balloch Road, Balloch) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$333
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$333
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 only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. The train journey from Alexandria to Birmingham takes 4h 31m and costs around $300 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $382 for a 4h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Dundee, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 169 km and will cost you around $24. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 370 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 only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. The train journey from Alexandria to Birmingham takes 4h 31m and costs around $300 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $382 for a 4h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Dundee, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 169 km and will cost you around $24. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,340 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,027 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $378 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24.

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