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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alexandria?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Gilmour Street via St Enoch subway and Asda St James Retail Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alexandria?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Alexandria via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alexandria?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alexandria is 65 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 2h 1m and costs £19 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alexandria bus from?

Edinburgh to Alexandria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alexandria train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alexandria?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 2h 1m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alexandria bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alexandria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alexandria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alexandria?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Alexandria train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Alexandria?

There are 1315+ hotels available in Alexandria.

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

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

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Alexandriatrain Springburn - Balloch / ...
2h 1m
£20–50
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Alexandriatrain Springburn - Balloch / ...
2h 38m
£16–31
Drive 62.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alexandriacar 62.4 mi
1h 23m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 8m
£16–40
Bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
3h 12m

Edinburgh to Alexandria by train

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alexandria via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 3h 12m.

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