Cruise Transfers
Cruise Transfers from Edinburgh & Glasgow
South Queensferry, Rosyth, Greenock and Invergordon — a port-by-port guide
Key takeaways
- Book one vehicle class up for cruise luggage
- Allow 3 hours port-to-airport for international flights
- Meet & greet included at all five ports
Scotland hosts more than 900 cruise calls a year across five main ports. Passengers routinely need transfers between airports, hotels and cruise terminals — often with tight timing.
Port-by-port guide
South Queensferry (Edinburgh)
Tender port — passengers come ashore by ship''s tender. 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, 15 minutes from EDI. Kerbside pickup at the tender pier car park.
Rosyth (Fife)
Berthed port with direct alongside disembarkation. 35 minutes from EDI, 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre. Pickup inside the terminal building.
Greenock (Glasgow)
Berthed port serving Glasgow. 40 minutes from Glasgow city centre, 50 minutes from GLA. Free terminal parking for meet & greet.
Invergordon (Inverness)
Berthed port serving Inverness and the Highlands. 25 minutes from Inverness Airport, 30 minutes from city centre.
Aberdeen
Berthed port in the city. 20 minutes from ABZ, 5 minutes from Union Street.
Timing recommendations
- Airport → port: allow 90 minutes buffer for embarkation traffic
- Port → airport: allow 3 hours before international flights, 2 hours for domestic
Vehicle guidance
Cruise passengers typically travel with more luggage than airline travellers (often full checked cases plus formal wear). Book at least one class larger than usual:
- 2 passengers → Executive or MPV instead of saloon
- 4 passengers → V-Class MPV
- 6+ passengers → Coaster or minibus
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