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.
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 16 km from the city centre.
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 ₹ 1,335 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about ₹ 3,422 for a 2h 48m 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.
Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 86 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 93 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,335. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,669 for a journey of 370 km.
Average rates range from around ₹ 9,329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,419 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.