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
$431
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in February
Estimated hotel price
$431
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 18m and costs around $228 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $452 for a 4h 31m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around $24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 245 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 18m and costs around $228 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $452 for a 4h 31m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around $24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,918 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,876 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,930 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $423 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.52 and $54.02.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.52 and $54.02.