Edinburgh Airport to Leith Cruise Terminal: Private Transfer Fares, Journey Time and Meeting Point
Everything for your Edinburgh Airport to Leith cruise terminal transfer in one place: distance and journey time, fixed fares per vehicle, the meeting point in arrivals and the return trip.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 11 miles (18 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 30 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The car goes round the north of the city to Leith and the Ocean Terminal in about 30 minutes.
About Leith cruise terminal
Cruise ships calling at Edinburgh use Leith, anchor off South Queensferry and bring passengers ashore by tender, or berth at Rosyth. Tell us which one your ship uses: South Queensferry and Rosyth are closer to the airport than Leith, so the fare is lower.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £38
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £53
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £65
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £103
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £114
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Meeting your driver at Edinburgh Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. Edinburgh has a single terminal, and every arriving passenger comes out into the same arrivals hall.
Going back to the airport
For the journey from Leith cruise terminal to Edinburgh Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 30 minutes, that leaves around 2 hours 30 minutes at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Edinburgh Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh Airport to Stirling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Edinburgh Airport to Leith cruise terminal?
About 11 miles (18 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 30 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Leith cruise terminal?
From about £38 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £65 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
