Edinburgh Cruise Terminal at Leith Transfers
Private chauffeur transfers to Edinburgh Cruise Terminal (Leith) from every London airport. Closest is Luton Airport (365 mi); cheapest from £590 via Luton Airport. 🏆 2026 UK Transport Awards Winner.
About Edinburgh Cruise Terminal (Leith)
Edinburgh's cruise calls dock at Leith (Ocean Terminal) or South Queensferry on the Firth of Forth. Major lines include Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Cunard and Norwegian. 400 miles from London — long transfer; most clients fly into Edinburgh (EDI) and take a short transfer to the docks.
Why book us?
- Leith Ocean Terminal — short walk to historic Leith district
- South Queensferry — tender required from some ships
- Edinburgh sightseeing combinable pre-cruise (Royal Mile, Castle)
- Mercedes V-Class for cruise luggage capacity
- 🏆 2026 UK Transport Awards Winner
- Fixed pricing — no surge
- TfL-licensed drivers
Edinburgh Cruise Terminal (Leith) transfers from every London airport
| From | Distance | Duration | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 400 mi | 460 min | from £630 | Route → |
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 425 mi | 490 min | from £670 | Route → |
| Stansted Airport (STN) | 370 mi | 430 min | from £595 | Route → |
| Luton Airport (LTN) | 365 mi | 425 min | from £590 | Route → |
| London City Airport (LCY) | 395 mi | 455 min | from £625 | Route → |
| Southend Airport (SEN) | 410 mi | 470 min | from £645 | Route → |
Fleet & pricing
| Class | Vehicle | Pass. | Cases | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | 3 | 2 | From included rate |
| Executive | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | 2 | +£35 |
| MPV (6-seat) | Mercedes V-Class / VW Caravelle | 6 | 6 | +£25 |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes EQV / VW Crafter | 8 | 8 | +£45 |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Specialist WAV | 4 | 2 | Quote on request |
FAQs
Where exactly does my ship dock in Edinburgh?
Tell us the cruise line and date — we'll confirm Leith Ocean Terminal vs South Queensferry. Some larger ships anchor and tender.
London to Edinburgh time?
Around 7 hours by road. LNER first-class from King's Cross is faster (4:30). For long-distance, train + short transfer often beats road.
Royal Yacht Britannia combination?
Yes — Britannia is moored at Ocean Terminal Leith. Same site as cruise departures. We can include a Britannia visit.
Edinburgh Castle / Royal Mile en route?
Yes — Edinburgh city centre is 4 miles from Leith. Easy pre/post-cruise sightseeing add.