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 March
Estimated hotel price
$415
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$415
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 London takes 4h 31m and costs around $458 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $304 for a 11h 35m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 210 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 London takes 4h 31m and costs around $458 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $304 for a 11h 35m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,479 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,829 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,285 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,509 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,184 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,233 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $424 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.05 and $52.06.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.05 and $52.06.