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
$427
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in February
Estimated hotel price
$427
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 London takes 4h 31m and costs around $385 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $562 for a 6h 41m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $63 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 London takes 4h 31m and costs around $385 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $562 for a 6h 41m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,466 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,342 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,306 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $401 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.41 and $57.87.

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.41 and $57.87.