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
$338
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$338
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 5h 08m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 65 miles and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $44 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 5h 08m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 65 miles and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,415 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,047 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $366 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.79 and $50.38.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.79 and $50.38.