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
S$ 320
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 320
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 S$ 333 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 211 for a 11h 14m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 S$ 18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about S$ 47 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 S$ 333 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 211 for a 11h 14m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 S$ 18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about S$ 47 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (7,968 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,682 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,768 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around S$ 165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 312 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 276+
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The Inn on Loch Lomond
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 215+
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Cameron House on Loch Lomond
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 500+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay S$ 2.70 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 S$ 32.37 and S$ 43.16.

Expect to pay S$ 2.70 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 S$ 32.37 and S$ 43.16.