Cruise Ship Taxi Transfers – Edinburgh Port
Arriving in Edinburgh by cruise ship? Kay’s Cabs provides reliable, pre-booked private hire taxi transfers from Edinburgh-area cruise ports to hotels, train stations, Edinburgh Airport, or onward destinations.
Our service is designed for cruise passengers who want a smooth, stress-free arrival with transport arranged in advance.
Pre-booked cruise transfers only
Cruise arrival days can be busy, with limited local transport and long queues at the port.
All Kay’s Cabs cruise transfers are pre-booked private hire. This allows us to plan your pickup, monitor arrival schedules, and ensure your driver is in the right place at the right time.
Cruise terminals we serve
We provide private hire taxi transfers from all major Edinburgh-area cruise ports, including:
• Leith Cruise Terminal (Ocean Terminal)
• Newhaven Harbour (tender boats to shore)
• South Queensferry (Queensferry Port)
• Rosyth Ferry Terminal (Forth Ports)
Popular cruise taxi destinations
• Edinburgh city centre hotels and apartments
• Waverley or Haymarket train stations
• Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
• Day trips to Stirling, Falkirk, St Andrews or Glasgow
• Half-day or full-day private tours before flights or trains
Why cruise passengers choose Kay’s Cabs
• Fixed pricing available for pre-booked journeys
• Local drivers familiar with port layouts and access points
• Clean, comfortable vehicles for individuals or groups
• Luggage assistance included
• Private hire only — no shared shuttles
Arrival monitoring and meeting points
We monitor cruise arrival schedules and adjust pickup times if your ship is early or delayed.
Before you disembark, you’ll receive clear instructions confirming your meeting point and driver contact details, ensuring a smooth handover at the port or tender drop-off area.
Book your cruise taxi in advance
To guarantee availability and avoid long queues at the port, we recommend booking your cruise taxi before arrival.
When booking, please let us know:
• Your cruise ship name
• Estimated disembarkation time
• Your destination (hotel, station, airport, or tour)