There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Springburn / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
2h£15–29Drive 56 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 56 mi
1h 9m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Parktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 25m£34–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Alexandria to Edinburgh-EDI56 mi
1h 9mTrain, bus via Ingliston Park & Ride
- Take the train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Springburn / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ingliston Park & Ridebus Uk090
2h 8m£22–32Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Buchanan Streetbus 1
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
2h 48m£14–25
Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Gilmour Street and arriving at Terminal via Asda St James Retail Park and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Dalreoch and Edinburgh Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Alexandria and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 59 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h and costs £15 - £30.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Asda St James Retail Park station.
Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalreoch station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Park hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Terminal via Asda St James Retail Park, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ingliston Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Alexandria to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Alexandria to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3086+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alexandria and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












