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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alexandria to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alexandria

If you’re looking for affordable options, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Cameron House) and The Balloch House (Balloch Road, Balloch) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in November
Estimated hotel price
€200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in November
Estimated hotel price
€200
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 00m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €91 for a 3h 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 87 km and will cost you around €15. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 338 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 00m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €91 for a 3h 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 87 km and will cost you around €15. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Alexandria

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around €106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

Cameron House on Loch Lomond
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€382+
The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€150+
Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€81+
Tullie Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€133+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€110+
Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€91+

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.