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
£184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
£184
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 £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £43 for a 3h 21m 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 Manchester, which is about 197 miles 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 54 miles and will cost you around £13. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £14 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 £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £43 for a 3h 21m 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 Manchester, which is about 197 miles 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 54 miles and will cost you around £13. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £254 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)
£319+
The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£129+
Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Lomond Woods Holiday Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Duck Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£151+
Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+

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 £17.82 and £23.76. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta 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 £17.82 and £23.76. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.