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.
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 flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 10 miles from the city center.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 45m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $107 for a 3h 14m 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.
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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 235 miles.
Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $242 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.