There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria to Glasgow Central by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Balloch - Larkhall / ...
43 min£7–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dalmonach Road to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1E
1h 8m£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alexandria to Glasgow Centraltaxi 17.4 mi
31 min£60–75Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from Alexandria to Glasgow Centralcar 17.4 mi
31 min£5–7Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Take the train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Springburn / ...
56 min£8–15Line 205 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Gilmour Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 204 / ...
- Take the bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1
1h 26m£7–10
Alexandria to Glasgow Central by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Glasgow Central is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Glasgow Central is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £60 - £75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dalmonach Road and arriving at Hielenman's Umbrella. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Glasgow Central Low Level. Services depart four times a day, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Alexandria and Glasgow Central is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Glasgow Central without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £14.
The train from Alexandria to Glasgow Central Low Level takes 43 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Alexandria to Glasgow Central bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Dalmonach Road station.
Alexandria to Glasgow Central train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Glasgow Central is to train which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Glasgow Central, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Alexandria to Glasgow Central Low Level 4 times a day. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Dalmonach Road to Hielenman's Umbrella 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Dalmonach Road to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Gilmour Street to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Asda St James Retail Park to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
George's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7770 365 227
TOA Taxis Alexandria
- Phone
- +44 1389 742 121
Wright's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 721 020
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria to Glasgow Central bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Alexandria to Glasgow Central train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Glasgow Central is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Alexandria to Glasgow Central.
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