There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 11m£25–41Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
3h 7m£16–33Drive 62.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Alexandriacar 62.4 mi
1h 23m£16–23
Edinburgh to Alexandria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Marriott Hotel and Asda St James Retail Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dalreoch via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Alexandria is 61 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Alexandria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alexandria, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreoch hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreoch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Alexandria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalreoch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alexandria is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Edinburgh to Alexandria.
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