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University of Edinburgh Transfers

Student airport runs, move-in days and trips home from University of Edinburgh, in a full-electric Mercedes V-Class.

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Your chauffeur to University of Edinburgh

Getting to and from University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh's oldest university, with buildings across the Old Town and Southside. From our base in West Lancashire it’s about 206 miles from Ormskirk, and the closest of our core towns is Preston, about 181 miles away.

You travel in our full-electric Mercedes V-Class: up to six passengers plus luggage, child seats available, an on-board fridge and TV screens. We’re based in West Lancashire and the North West and go anywhere in the UK.

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Black Mercedes V-Class/EQV executive vehicle ready for a University of Edinburgh transfer
Getting there

University of Edinburgh: the essentials

Where it is, where we drop you, and how the journey home works.

Campus

Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8

Edinburgh's oldest university, with buildings across the Old Town and Southside.

Move-in day

Room for your stuff

Up to six passengers plus luggage, so a student, parents and the boxes for halls fit in one trip.

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Airport

We run students between University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport, and every other UK airport, at the start and end of term.

Distances

How far is it?

From PrestonAbout 181 miles, around 3 hr 50 min with clear roads.
From WiganAbout 198 miles, around 4 hr 10 min with clear roads.
From SouthportAbout 203 miles, around 4 hr 20 min with clear roads.
From OrmskirkAbout 206 miles, around 4 hr 15 min with clear roads.
From WarringtonAbout 209 miles, around 4 hr 20 min with clear roads.
From Liverpool city centreAbout 216 miles, around 4 hr 30 min with clear roads.
BookingBook and pay online, then you get a confirmation email and a WhatsApp from us, your 24/7 point of contact.
Term time

Start of term to graduation

From arrival day to the last trip home, we plan each journey around you.

Arriving

From the airport

Flying in? Message us once you have your luggage and we meet you at the express pick-up point, then drive straight to your halls.

Moving in and out

Halls, house or home

One trip for the student, parents and the luggage, door to door.

Going home

Airport, station or front door

End of term, holidays and graduation day, anywhere in the UK.

Inside the V-Class

The cabin

A starlight ceiling, two TVs, a table, a fridge and full leather seating for six. It’s the part of the trip our passengers talk about.

Starlight cabin of the V-Class looking towards the front
TVs and ambient lighting
Starlight ceiling and rear seating inside the Mercedes V-Class
Starlight ceiling and lounge seating
Leather passenger seats in the Mercedes V-Class
Child seats available
Door-to-door pick-ups

Where we collect from

Pick-ups from your door across West Lancashire, Merseyside and the North West, and anywhere else in the UK on request.

  • Ormskirk
  • Southport
  • Liverpool
  • Wigan
  • Preston
  • Chorley
  • St Helens
  • Warrington
  • Skelmersdale
  • Formby
  • and anywhere in the UK

FAQs

Can you collect a student from Edinburgh Airport and take them to University of Edinburgh?

Yes. Once they have their luggage they message us and we meet them at the express pick-up point, then drive straight to their halls or house. We don't meet passengers inside the terminal.

Can parents book for a student?

Yes. Book and pay online, and you get a confirmation email. We then send a WhatsApp so the student has a 24/7 point of contact.

How much luggage fits?

Up to six passengers with luggage. Tell us roughly how many cases and boxes when you book.

How far is University of Edinburgh from Ormskirk?

About 206 miles by road, around 4 hr 15 min with clear roads.

Do you only go to University of Edinburgh?

No. We’re based in West Lancashire and the North West and drive anywhere in the UK: every airport, ports, stations, weddings, events and business trips.

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Reviews

What our passengers say

Excellent service. We have used their transfers twice now. Highly recommend.

Andy B. Google review

Exceptional service from start to finish with amazing attention to detail which makes you feel like you're travelling in luxury even with two small children! Amazing that children's car seats are included and that they are able to store your own car seat for smaller babies for your return journey...

Jess C. Google review

Paul was recommended to me by a family member for an airport run from Ormskirk to Manchester and back. The service was excellent and the communication by email and WhatsApp very easy, clear and prompt. Very professional, safe and comfortable. Would have no problem using again or recommending to o...

Anne S. Google review

Paul has provided daily travel for my little boy, who is disabled, for nearly two years. We have never had to worry about a single thing. Always on time, vehicle immaculate, and he will always go the extra mile to help out in any circumstance. I have recommended him to lots of people who have all...

Hazel R. Google review

Excellent service provided on both occasions we have arranged holiday airport transfers! Great communications and bang on time, every time. Highly recommended!

Ian S. Google review

This was our first time using Paul at Executive Airport Transfer and I have to say the service was 10/10! From pre booking, the booking process and both trips he provided to us the customer service was amazing. The vehicle was clean and well presented and really comfortable for us all during our...

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