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Gourock - Dunoon

Summer timetable 28 March 2025 – 19 October 2025:

A single vessel service remains in place on this route by MV Ali Cat until 19 October. An amended timetable is currently in operation. Due to crew rest hours, some sailings will not operate – and when this is the case, a replacement bus service will be in place. View timetable here

Winter timetable 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026:

Winter timetables for the period 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026 are available to view below and open for advance purchase of tickets. 10-journey tickets will be available to purchase at a date close to the opening of the winter timetable in October 2025. Read our ticket validity guidance before purchasing tickets.

20-23 October: A single vessel service operates by MV Ali Cat between 20 - 23 October. An amended timetable operates. Due to crew rest hours, some sailings will not operate – and when this is the case, a replacement bus service will be in place. View timetable here

24 - 26 October & 13 November - 20 March: View winter timetable here.

27 October – 12 November & 21 Febraury – 26 March: View single vessel winter timetable here.

Key Information:

Service status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Advance purchase your ticket online, before you travel. Foot passenger service only. Read our helpful guide on ticket validity.

Check-in: Due to quick turnaround times all passengers are asked to be ready to board as soon as the vessel berths.

Read our passenger travel checklist to prepare for your journey.

Ticket information: this is a 'Turn Up and Go' service. You are required to choose a preferred departure date when booking, but your ticket is valid for any date and sailing within the selected timetable period (summer or winter).

Ticket validity: please bear in mind that Turn Up and Go tickets, including 10-journey tickets, are valid only for the selected timetable period (summer or winter) and cannot be amended or refunded.

Concessions: SPT Ferry Card and SPT Companion Ferry Card concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.

Group passengers: for tickets purchased online for any number of travel companions the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to all legs of the journey. If you are unsure whether all group members will travel together, please make separate transactions.

Travelling with a bike: if travelling as a foot passenger and bringing a bike, please add it to your transaction. The bike ticket is free of charge.

Guidance

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  • CheckTrain connections are not guaranteed as some trains arrive/depart with less than the necessary transfer time. Please visit ScotRail's website for the latest info before travelling. ScotRail

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