Western Ferries

Western Ferries Our 20 minute Firth of Clyde crossing between Gourock and Dunoon operates 32,000 sailings a year, fr
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Western Ferries is a privately owned company which has operated the fast and frequent crossing between Hunter's Quay (Dunoon) and McInroy's Point (Gourock) across the Firth of Clyde since 1973. This route links the central belt of Scotland with the Cowal peninsula, Argyllshire and beyond. There are sailings from each terminal every 20 minutes throughout most of the day and every 15 minutes at peak

times. The Company operates a fleet of 4 modern roll-on roll-off passenger and vehicle ferries which provide a regular and frequent service, delivering nearly 32,000 sailings, early morning to late at night, over 365 days a year. All our vessels are designed to provide easy access for wheelchair users. There is no need to book or to check-in, this turn up and go service allows you to board the first available ferry quickly and easily.

Today’s ray of sunshine is brought to you by Western Ferries courtesy Helen McCowan.
11/05/2026

Today’s ray of sunshine is brought to you by Western Ferries courtesy Helen McCowan.

UPDATE: SERVICE STATUS SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026 17.20Due to operational reasons the service will operate a two vessel service ...
10/05/2026

UPDATE: SERVICE STATUS SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026 17.20

Due to operational reasons the service will operate a two vessel service with departures from McInroy's Point and Hunter's Quay on the hour and half hour.

This will be reviewed at 19.30.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this disruption to the published timetable.

Next review: 10th May 2026 19:30

UPDATE SERVICE STATUS SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026 13.50

Due to operational reasons the service will operate a three vessel service with departures from McInroy's Point and Hunter's Quay every 20 minutes.

This will be reviewed at 5.30pm.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this disruption to the published timetable.

SERVICE STATUS SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026 12.05

Due to operational reasons our service will operate with departures on the hour and half hour from each terminal.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Next update 14.00.

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Heading our way this year? If you’ve never been before and don’t know what to expect let The Passenger show you the rout...
08/05/2026

Heading our way this year? If you’ve never been before and don’t know what to expect let The Passenger show you the route we call our office 😍

Short video at Mcinroy's Point, Gourock of the Western Ferries Gourock to Dunoon service. Recorded on Sun 11th August 2024 by dji mini se drone. ...

Another three in a row! This time from Helen McCowan who caught us between evening cruises 😉
07/05/2026

Another three in a row! This time from Helen McCowan who caught us between evening cruises 😉

Western Ferries’ Sponsorship Programme is happy to help support Cowal Golf Club.
06/05/2026

Western Ferries’ Sponsorship Programme is happy to help support Cowal Golf Club.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

This week we’re shining the spotlight on: Western Ferries

A huge thank you to Western Ferries for their continued support of Cowal Golf Club.

They are a key tee sponsor, proud supporters of our Junior Section, and main sponsor for the Senior Open. Their backing plays a massive part in keeping the club thriving for all our members and visitors.

About Western Ferries:
Western Ferries operates the short 20-minute crossing between Hunters Quay, Dunoon and McInroy’s Point, Gourock. Running a frequent, year-round service with 4 modern ferries, they link the Cowal peninsula to the central belt and carry nearly 32,000 sailings a year.

Find out more:
Website: https://www.western-ferries.co.uk

We encourage all members to support the businesses that support us.

Check out this stunning photo from Diane Comrie who caught three of our vessels in the sunshine.
06/05/2026

Check out this stunning photo from Diane Comrie who caught three of our vessels in the sunshine.

Another lovely shot from Tracy O’Hagan. We love getting your photos – if you would like to see your photo on our page th...
05/05/2026

Another lovely shot from Tracy O’Hagan. We love getting your photos – if you would like to see your photo on our page then send us a message.

Where are we? THERE WE ARE! Thanks Ellie C Petrie 🤩
04/05/2026

Where are we? THERE WE ARE! Thanks Ellie C Petrie 🤩

We thought you might enjoy this lovely memory shared by Ian Osprey, looking back to a very early crossing on the Dunoon–...
01/05/2026

We thought you might enjoy this lovely memory shared by Ian Osprey, looking back to a very early crossing on the Dunoon–Gourock route.

“My wife and I were on your Dunoon to Gourock crossing yesterday. Only the second time we’ve used your service, so not regular customers!

Imagine the delight when we were directed onto the Isle of Shuna again. Not the same vessel of course, but still a nice touch of nostalgia.

It brought back memories of an earlier crossing, around 1976–77. The car was tightly packed in, and I remember feeling quite claustrophobic and very aware of the responsibility I felt travelling with my wife (then girlfriend) and my mum and dad.

What I remember most clearly, though, was a small girl running up and down the stairs beside us, and a man setting up a camera on a tripod in front of a green Ford Es**rt. I watched the scene until we docked.

Funnily enough, that old photograph reappeared online a couple of years ago, which inspired me to try and recreate it yesterday. We weren’t quite first in the queue this time, so I only managed to capture a wing mirror rather than the full shot!

A small piece of shared history, and a reminder of how journeys stay with us over time.”

We love hearing memories like this from across the years -thank you for sharing it with us and we hope you don't leave it as long to travel with us next time..

If you’re travelling with us today and haven’t yet taken our customer survey we’d be grateful if you spent part of your ...
30/04/2026

If you’re travelling with us today and haven’t yet taken our customer survey we’d be grateful if you spent part of your 20-minute Clyde crossing giving us your opinion on the future of Gourock - Dunoon ferry services. Scan the code or follow the link on the leaflet.

Another ‘heading home’ photo. This one is from Helen McCowan.
30/04/2026

Another ‘heading home’ photo. This one is from Helen McCowan.

Address

Marine Parade, Hunters Quay
Dunoon
PA238HJ

Telephone

+441369704452

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