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

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £170 - £270 and takes 13h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 11h 31m and costs £160 - £700.

How far is it from Alexandria to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alexandria and Edinburgh is 2400 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Alexandria and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Alexandria. It is currently 10:36 PM in Alexandria and 8:36 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2837+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Alexandria to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Edinburgh by bus, plane, or train

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Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane HBE - EDI
11h 31m
£161–661
Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CAI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 56m
£121–491
Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CAI - EDI
13h 34m
£171–266
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane HBE - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 33m
£161–546

Borg El Arab (HBE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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10h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,386.6 mi
Duration: 11h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Borg El Arab Airport, walk to Borg El Arab (HBE) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cairo Airport, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street.

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