Greenock Ocean Terminal is about 25 miles west of Glasgow. By car it is around 25 minutes to Glasgow Airport, 40 minutes to Glasgow city centre and 1 hour 30 minutes to Edinburgh. A private chauffeur is from £90 to the airport, £110 to Glasgow and £240 to Edinburgh in a Mercedes C-Class, per car.
Journey times and prices from Greenock
Prices are per car, one way, in a Mercedes C-Class, and include 60 minutes of waiting from the time you disembark. Times are for normal traffic. Other cars, and addresses outside the city centre, are quoted separately.
Every way from the ship to Glasgow
| Option | To Glasgow city centre | Changes | Best for |
|---|
| Train from Greenock Central | 15 minute walk, then about 40 minutes | 1 | Light travellers on a budget |
| Taxi at the terminal | about 40 minutes | None | No booking, if a taxi is free |
| Cruise line transfer | Set times, shared coach | None | Booked through your ship |
| Private chauffeur | about 40 minutes, door to door | None | Luggage, families, groups and flights |
Times are typical. Check ScotRail for current trains before you travel.
Train from Greenock Central
Greenock Central station is about a 15 minute walk from the Ocean Terminal. Trains run three to four times an hour to Glasgow Central and take about 40 minutes. It is the cheapest way into the city, but you walk to the station and change at Glasgow with all your cases.
Taxi at the terminal
Taxis usually wait outside when a ship is in, and they run on the meter. On a busy turnaround day the queue can be long, and a large group with cruise luggage may need two cars.
Private chauffeur
We track your ship, so an early or late arrival moves your pickup with it, and 60 minutes of waiting is included from the time you disembark. Your private driver meets you at a confirmed pickup point outside the Ocean Terminal, loads your luggage and takes you door to door. Before pickup you get a live tracking link with the car, its registration and your chauffeur’s name. For families and groups, the Mercedes V-Class takes up to six passengers with room for cruise cases.
Starting or ending your cruise
Flying home after your cruise? Glasgow Airport is around 25 minutes from the ship, and we suggest booking flights at least 3 to 4 hours after your disembarkation time. Joining a ship? We collect you from Glasgow Airport, Edinburgh Airport or your hotel and drop you at the terminal ready for boarding. Staying a night or two in Scotland first? See our car service for American visitors.
Private shore excursions from Greenock
In port for the day? Your personal chauffeur meets you outside the Ocean Terminal, takes you where you want to go and has you back at the ship well before all aboard. A private driver for your group only, with no coach and no minimum numbers.
Shore excursions are priced by the hour: from £70 an hour in the Mercedes C-Class, or £95 an hour in the V-Class for up to six passengers, with a minimum of 3 hours. Send us your ship, your all aboard time and what you’d like to see, and we’ll plan the day and confirm one price. More ideas on our private day tours page.
Common questions
How far is Greenock cruise terminal from Glasgow?
Greenock Ocean Terminal is about 25 miles west of Glasgow. By car it takes around 40 minutes to Glasgow city centre and 25 minutes to Glasgow Airport. By train it is a 15 minute walk to Greenock Central, then about 40 minutes to Glasgow Central.
How much is a transfer from Greenock cruise terminal?
From £90 to Glasgow Airport, £110 to Glasgow city centre and £240 to Edinburgh, per car in a Mercedes C-Class, with your price confirmed when you book.
What if my ship docks early or late?
We track your ship, so your pickup moves with it, and 60 minutes of waiting is included from the time you disembark.
Where do we meet our chauffeur at Greenock?
At a confirmed pickup point outside the Ocean Terminal. Before pickup you get a live tracking link with the car, its registration and your chauffeur’s name.
Is there room for cruise luggage?
Tell us how many cases you have. For larger groups or lots of luggage, the Mercedes V-Class takes up to 6 passengers.
Can you do a private shore excursion from Greenock?
Yes. Your chauffeur meets you at the Ocean Terminal and has you back before all aboard. Popular choices are Loch Lomond and Luss, Glasgow city, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies, priced by the hour from £70 in the C-Class or £95 in the V-Class, minimum 3 hours.
How long should I allow between disembarking and my flight?
Greenock to Glasgow Airport is around 25 minutes by car. We suggest booking flights at least 3 to 4 hours after your ship’s disembarkation time, to allow for leaving the ship, the drive and airport check in.
