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How to get there
Where to stay
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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. Alexandria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$191
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 center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around $119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $79 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.0 mile from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 53 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 80 miles and will cost you around $13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 10 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around $119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $79 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.0 mile from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 53 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 80 miles and will cost you around $13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 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 $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $258 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 (8.8, 1615 reviews)
$175+
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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1726 reviews)
$117+
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Cameron House on Loch Lomond
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1284 reviews)
$434+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3129 reviews)
$98+
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The Inn on Loch Lomond
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2382 reviews)
$165+
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Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2844 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

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