There are 3 ways to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dalmuir to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 22m£15–41Bus
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h£15–27Drive 63 mi
- Drive from Alexandria to Edinburghcar 63 mi
1h 23m£16–23
Alexandria to Edinburgh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gilmour Street and arriving at Princes Street via Shopping Centre Entrance and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Alexandria and Edinburgh is 61 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £14 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Alexandria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.
Alexandria to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £14 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Princes Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Alexandria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Mitchell Street station.
Alexandria to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Edinburgh is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Alexandria to Edinburgh.
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