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 January
Estimated hotel price
$351
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$351
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 Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 57m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 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 most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 57m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $411 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65.