Introduction
Where to eat
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. 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 March
Estimated hotel price
€168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
€168
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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Gateshead takes 2h 55m and costs around €81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €18 for a 3h 21m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around €11. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 10 miles 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 Gateshead takes 2h 55m and costs around €81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €18 for a 3h 21m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around €11. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around €127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €226 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Cameron House on Loch Lomond
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€380+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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The Inn on Loch Lomond
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€144+
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Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€86+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€80+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.36 and €24.47. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.36 and €24.47. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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