There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Alexandriatrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 21m£16–29Drive 56.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandriacar 56.3 mi
1h 11m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 42m£34–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Alexandria56.3 mi
1h 11mBus, train via Ingliston Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Alexandriatrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
2h 26m£22–32Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
2h 41m£15–31Bus, train via Coatbridge
- Take the bus from Terminal to Manse Placebus 902
- Take the train from Airdrie to Alexandriatrain Airdrie - Balloch
3h 13m£19–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, York Street and Asda St James Retail Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Alexandria via Edinburgh Park and Dalreoch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Alexandria is 59 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 21m and costs £15 - £30.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Park station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Alexandria, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreoch hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, York Street, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Park to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Airdrie to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Manse Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalreoch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria.
There are 1509+ hotels available in Alexandria.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Alexandria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












