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Student Transfers in Edinburgh
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Student Transfers in Edinburgh

Safe, fair-priced transfers for students arriving, leaving and moving between campuses and halls.

  • Arrival help
  • Big cases
  • Safe at night
  • Share the fare

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In short

CabAir student transfers carry students and their luggage between Edinburgh Airport, train stations, halls and flats at fixed prices. Safe, licensed drivers meet you on arrival, and vans take the big move-in cases.

Student Transfers with CabAir

Arriving in a new city with three suitcases and a duvet is not the time to wrestle with buses. Edinburgh's universities welcome thousands of students each autumn and January, and our drivers know every halls of residence, from Pollock to Holyrood and from the King's Buildings to Easter Bush.

Arrival help

Meet and greet at the airport for first-time visitors.

Big cases

Estates and vans for move-in day.

Safe at night

Licensed drivers and live tracking for peace of mind.

Share the fare

Group friends in one van and split the price.

Move-in and move-out

Arriving travellers with a suitcase waiting for their pre-booked transfer

Book arrival and departure transfers together to simplify your term. If your family is travelling with you, an MPV or 8 seater van keeps everyone together.

Arrival help

Meet and greet at the airport for first-time visitors.

Big cases

Estates and vans for move-in day.

Quick answer

Can a parent book for me?

Yes. Provide the student's phone number so the driver can make contact.

For parents and guardians

Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town near the university area

Parents can book on behalf of students and receive confirmations. Drivers are licensed and insured, and you can read how we operate on our about page and our reviews.

Big cases

Estates and vans for move-in day.

Safe at night

Licensed drivers and live tracking for peace of mind.

Quick answer

Do you cover all universities?

Yes. We cover all Edinburgh universities and colleges, as well as Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews.

Recommended vehicles

The right vehicle for this journey

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Estate Car: Skoda Superb Estate or similar

Estate Car

Skoda Superb Estate or similar

The same comfort as our saloon with a much larger load space. Perfect for golf clubs, skis, pushchairs and families who travel with more luggage than usual.

4 passengers Up to 4 medium suitcases
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MPV: Vauxhall Combo or similar

MPV

Vauxhall Combo or similar

A practical people carrier with sliding doors and an upright seating position. Easy to get in and out of, with lots of space for bags, car seats and mobility aids.

4 passengers Up to 4 medium suitcases
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8 Seater Van: Mercedes Vito or similar

8 Seater Van

Mercedes Vito or similar

Space for the whole group in one vehicle. A comfortable minibus for families, friends, golf parties and corporate teams that want to travel together.

8 passengers Up to 6 medium suitcases
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Saloon Car: Skoda Superb or similar

Saloon Car

Skoda Superb or similar

Our most popular choice for airport runs and city journeys. A modern, quiet saloon with generous rear legroom and a large boot, ideal for solo travellers, couples and small groups.

4 passengers Up to 3 medium suitcases
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Included and optional extras

Everything you need for a smooth journey. Add extras when booking.

  • Meet and Greet

    Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and helps with luggage.

  • Child, infant and booster seats

    Infant seat (0 to 15 months), child seat (15 months to 6 years) and backless booster (6 years and over). Add at checkout.

  • Flight monitoring

    We track your flight live and adjust pick-up time if it is early or delayed.

    Included

  • Free waiting time at the airport

    One hour of free waiting time on airport pick-ups, counted from your landing time.

    Included

  • Additional stop

    Add a stop on the way for a hotel, shop or a friend. Add it in the booking form.

  • Return journey discount

    Book your return at the same time and save an extra 5 percent.

    5% off

Customer reviews

Rated Excellent by travellers across Scotland

619 verified Google reviews and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. Real feedback from real passengers.

“Exceptionally punctual, kept me in the loop continuously, highly recommended!”
Tero TuominenPosted on Google
“Fantastic service. Needed to go from Edinburgh airport to Fort William at short notice. Driver really nice guy, drove safely and the car was extremely clean. Would use again.”
James KennyPosted on Google
“Perfect for early morning flights. Arrived early and got me to the airport at 4:30am. Very smooth experience! I've had other taxi services not show before at this time which is never nice, so I'm glad to have found a trusted service for early airport drop offs.”
Callum FullerPosted on Google
FAQ

Student Transfers: your questions answered

More answers on our booking guide and FAQ.

Can a parent book for me?

Yes. Provide the student's phone number so the driver can make contact.

Do you cover all universities?

Yes. We cover all Edinburgh universities and colleges, as well as Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews.

Can I travel home for holidays with you?

Yes. We run to airports and stations across Scotland and the UK.

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