What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Alexandria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gilmour Street and arriving at Princes Street via Asda St James Retail Park, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alexandria and Edinburgh is 65 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.

How do I travel from Alexandria to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Edinburgh bus from?

Alexandria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Asda St James Retail Park station.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Edinburgh train from?

Alexandria to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Alexandria to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alexandria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.

Where does the Alexandria to Edinburgh train arrive?

Alexandria to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Edinburgh is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Alexandria to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Alexandria to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Springburn / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 51m
£20–53
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Springburn / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 17m
£16–32
Drive 63 mi
1. Drive from Alexandria to Edinburghcar 63 mi
1h 23m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 23m
£16–40
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 53m

Alexandria to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Alexandria to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Princes Street via Asda St James Retail Park, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 53m.

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