Long-distance · the Scottish Highlands
A private car and driver from Edinburgh Airport straight to Inverness, Aviemore, Fort William, Oban and beyond, with no changes, no timetables and space for your luggage or outdoor gear.
Choose your destination
Each has its own character — pick yours for the full detail, or use the table further down for a wider list of routes we quote.
The longest journey we run — international/bucket-list visitors, ferry connections to the Outer Hebrides.
View transfer detailsBen Nevis and the West Highland Way, with Glencoe on the route.
View transfer detailsSkiing (Dec–Apr), hiking and photography visitors.
View transfer detailsThe ferry gateway to Mull, Iona and the Hebrides.
View transfer detailsYear-round — business travel, families and the start of the NC500.
View transfer detailsThe Cairngorms, in every season — skiing, hiking, cycling and wildlife.
View transfer detailsRoyal Dornoch golf, with a strong international visitor base.
View transfer detailsFerry gateway to the Outer Hebrides, and remote Highland walking country.
View transfer detailsWhy a private transfer
Highland journeys often mean an early flight, a lot of luggage, or gear that does not fit easily on a train. A door-to-door private transfer removes the changes and the waiting.
No station changes or coach connections — straight from the terminal to your accommodation.
We monitor your arrival and plan the departure time so you are not waiting around after a long flight.
Instant routes are priced before you book; longer or unusual routes are confirmed with a fixed quote before you travel.
Popular Highland routes
Approximate one-way distance and driving time from Edinburgh Airport in normal conditions. These are examples — we can quote for any road-accessible destination.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Approx. driving time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 150 miles | 2h 45m–3h | Capital of the Highlands, with connections on to Nairn, the Black Isle and the North Coast 500. |
| Dornoch | 191 miles | 3h 45m–4h 15m | Royal Dornoch and the northern Highlands — a major destination for international golf visitors. |
| Aviemore | 120 miles | 2h 15m–2h 45m | Cairngorms National Park, a year-round destination — skiing, hiking and wildlife watching. |
| Glencoe | 109 miles | 2h 30m–2h 55m | Skiing, hiking and photography visitors — Glencoe Mountain and the West Highland Way. |
| Fort William | 124 miles | 2h 45m–3h 15m | Gateway to Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, and a stop for onward West Highland travel. |
| Loch Lomond | 59 miles | 1h 10m–1h 30m | Scotland’s largest loch, a popular shorter day trip or stop en route west. |
| Oban | 114 miles | 2h 30m–2h 55m | Ferry port for the Inner and Outer Hebrides, including Mull and Iona. |
| Ullapool | 205 miles | 3h 45m–4h 15m | Mainland ferry terminal for Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides, and a base for remote Highland walking country. |
| Isle of Skye (Portree) | 229 miles | 5h–5h 30m | Ferry connections to the Outer Hebrides, and remote hotel or lodge drop-offs, via Glencoe and Fort William. |
| Perth | 44 miles | 55m–1h 10m | Gateway to Highland Perthshire and a common stop for onward Highland journeys. |
Distances and times are approximate and vary with weather, road works and season. Your confirmed price and route are agreed before you book.
Some Highland routes are priced instantly by road distance. Longer or less common routes — including onward ferry connections — are quoted individually so the fare reflects the real journey, rather than an estimate that might be wrong.
If the online quote form cannot price your journey instantly, it will offer you a request-a-quote option automatically.
Flying in from the US or overseas? We provide private ground transportation from Edinburgh Airport to the Highlands — one vehicle and one driver for your party, not a shared coach — with longer routes confirmed by quote before you travel.
Arrange your return transport back to Edinburgh Airport now, rather than sourcing another driver later — or tell us about any other stops and we will plan the whole trip as one itinerary.
FAQs
Yes. A private car with one driver for the whole journey is often more comfortable than connecting trains or coaches, especially with luggage, golf clubs or ski equipment. Some Highland routes are priced instantly online; longer or less common routes are quoted individually so the fare reflects the real driving time.
Highland journeys can take three hours or more each way. We plan driver hours and rest breaks around long journeys, so please book with as much notice as you can.
Not necessarily. Each leg of a return booking is priced and confirmed separately, since pickup points, timing and route can differ.
These are examples, not the full list. Request a quote with your exact addresses and we will confirm whether it can be priced instantly or needs an individual quote.
Where the destination is road and ferry accessible, we can usually help, though these longer or less common routes are normally quoted individually rather than priced instantly online.
Organising transport for clients or groups? See ScotAir for travel trade.
One journey? Tell us and we will confirm the fare before you travel. Several stops or a return leg across your trip? Plan the whole itinerary with us.