Met at the terminal
A name board and a hand with the luggage as you come off the ship — no rank, no queue.
Aberdeen Harbour · Ferry & cruise port
Aberdeen Harbour
transfers.
The ferry gateway to Orkney and Shetland and a cruise port. A fixed-price chauffeur for Aberdeen and the North East.
Distance1 mile to Aberdeen
Journey5–15 min to Aberdeen
TerminalsNorthLink Orkney & Shetland ferries · cruise
Meet pointPassenger terminal
Instant fixed price
Port of AberdeenAberdeen
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£47 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£54 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£98 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£62 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£72 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£129 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
24/7Reservations & support
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45 minFree wait on arrivals
FixedTransparent pricing
Your journey
Met at the quay, settled in advance.
Your driver meets you at the passenger terminal with a name board and a hand for the luggage; the exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Sailing tracked
We monitor your ship’s arrival and adjust the pickup automatically, at no extra cost.
Fixed on booking
The price you agree is the price you pay — no meter, no surprises.
Around the clock
Drivers available for the earliest departures and the latest arrivals alike.
Pick your class
Aberdeen Harbour from £47.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting at the terminal with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting after a flight lands, 15 minutes on other pickups
- We track your ship’s return — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls and pickup fees included in your price
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive van — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from Aberdeen Harbour.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Aberdeen Harbour.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door service |
| Metered taxi | 5–15 min to Aberdeen | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 5–15 min to Aberdeen | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 5–15 min to Aberdeen | Fixed from £47 | Met on arrival, journey tracked, one clear price |
Before you travel
Good to know about Aberdeen Harbour.
Where your driver meets you
Your chauffeur waits at the passenger terminal at Aberdeen Harbour with a name board and helps with the luggage — ideal after a long cruise or crossing.
Tolls & charges included
Every road toll and pickup fee is built into the price we quote. What you agree is what you pay.
Traffic & timing
Expect 5–15 min to aberdeen. Your driver plans around live traffic and your real arrival time.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every driver is fully licensed private hire, insured and vetted, so the service reads the same wherever in the UK you are.
When to book
The busy windows here are turnaround Saturdays and the summer season, when a whole ship’s worth of passengers move at once. Book 48–72 hours ahead for Aberdeen Harbour to be sure of an estate or MPV for the cases.
Payment & accounts
Settle by card when you book, in cash on the day, or on account with a single monthly invoice for regular travellers. What you agree is the whole cost; a tip is welcome but never assumed.
Off the ship at Aberdeen Harbour, into a waiting car
Port of Aberdeen welcomes cruise ships and their thousands of passengers through northlink orkney & shetland ferries · cruise, and the end of a voyage is exactly the wrong moment to negotiate transport. Disembarkation is staggered, luggage arrives in waves, and the taxi queue outside grows faster than it moves. A pre-booked chauffeur removes all of it: your driver is at the terminal before you clear the gangway, tracking the ship rather than the clock.
The booking works the way it should. The fare is fixed when you book, with tolls and pickup fees inside it. Delays are absorbed automatically — we watch the sailing and move the pickup to match, with 15 minutes of complimentary waiting on top. Luggage is handled, child seats on request (£8 each), and cancellation costs nothing up to 24 hours before pickup.
Transfers from Aberdeen Harbour start at £47 for a saloon; estates, executive cars, MPVs and 8-seat vans are priced the same transparent way. It is typically 5–15 min to aberdeen — door to door, one price, no meter running.
Where guests go
From Aberdeen Harbour to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 15–25 min | £47 |
| Royal Deeside | 35–50 min | £130 |
Popular transfers
Aberdeen Harbour transfer guides.
The essentials
Aberdeen Harbour at a glance.
- Type
- Ferry & cruise port
- Region
- Scotland
- Nearest city
- Aberdeen
- Distance
- 1 mile to Aberdeen
- Typical journey
- 5–15 min to Aberdeen
- Terminals
- NorthLink Orkney & Shetland ferries · cruise
- Meet point
- Passenger terminal, name board
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where will I meet my driver at Aberdeen Harbour?
Your driver waits at the passenger terminal with a name board and helps with your luggage. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
What if my ship is delayed?
We track your ship’s return and adjust the pickup automatically, at no extra charge. You also get 15 minutes of complimentary waiting.
How much is a Aberdeen Harbour transfer?
Fixed fares from £47 for a saloon to Aberdeen, confirmed before you book. Larger vehicles are priced up front too.
How long does the journey take?
Typically 5–15 min to Aberdeen, depending on your exact destination and traffic.
Are tolls and congestion charges included?
Yes. All road tolls and pickup fees are included in the price we quote.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes — infant, child and booster seats on request (£8 each). Just add them when you book.
Are your drivers licensed?
Every driver is fully licensed private hire, insured and vetted.
Do you cover late-night and early departures?
Yes. We operate 24/7, every day of the year, including the earliest sailings and the last arrivals.
How do I pay, and is tipping expected?
Pay by card online, by cash to your driver, or on a corporate account. A tip is appreciated but never expected.
Can you take larger groups and luggage?
Yes. Our executive MPVs seat up to seven and vans up to 8 — ideal for cruise luggage and groups.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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