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 January
Estimated hotel price
£183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
£183
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alexandria to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £17 for a 3h 21m 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 Manchester, which is about 316 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £17 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alexandria to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £17 for a 3h 21m 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 Manchester, which is about 316 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Alexandria

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £274 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)
£347+
The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£197+
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Duck Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£180+
Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Tullie Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£118+

Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.