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How to get fromEdinburgh to Alexandriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alexandria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Partick to Alexandriatrain train Motherwell - Balloch / ...
    2h 3m
    £16–41

  2. Bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 1
    3h 27m
    £15–27

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Easterhouse stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the train from Easterhouse to Alexandriatrain train Airdrie - Balloch
    2h 41m
    £16–29

  4. Drive  62.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alexandriacar car 62.4 mi
    1h 23m
    £16–23

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalreochtrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2h 19m
    £25–40

Edinburgh to Alexandria by train and subway

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alexandria via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 3h 27m.

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