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 November
Estimated hotel price
$324
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in November
Estimated hotel price
$324
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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $151 for a 3h 14m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 54 miles and will cost you around $24. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 220 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $151 for a 3h 14m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 54 miles and will cost you around $24. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
DNDDundee
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $430 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)
$672+
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The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$342+
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Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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The Inn on Loch Lomond
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$274+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59.