Gourock – Dunoon

Firth of Clyde · Cowal · about 25 min

Calls at

Gourock → Dunoon

Usual vessel

MV Ali CatOff service

Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list — this is the usual assignment, not a rota.

Typical service

Daily, passenger only

Gourock → Dunoon

00:55→ 01:19Gourock → DunoonSat, Sun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on sat
08:20→ 08:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
09:20→ 09:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
10:20→ 10:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
11:20→ 11:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
12:20→ 12:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
13:20→ 13:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
14:20→ 14:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
15:20→ 15:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
16:20→ 16:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
17:20→ 17:45Gourock → DunoonSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule

Dunoon → Gourock

00:10→ 00:35Dunoon → GourockSat, Sun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on sat
01:20→ 01:45Dunoon → GourockSat, Sun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on sat
08:50→ 09:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
09:50→ 10:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
10:50→ 11:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
11:50→ 12:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
12:50→ 13:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
13:50→ 14:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
14:50→ 15:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
15:50→ 16:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
16:50→ 17:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule
17:50→ 18:15Dunoon → GourockSun
Usually MV Ali Cat • Off service
Regular schedule

Also serves these ports

Gourock – KilcregganGourock

Next sailing

in 5 hr 55 min

08:20 → 08:45

Gourock → Dunoon

Disrupted

Be at the pier by

With a car07:35(45 min before)
On foot07:50(30 min before)
Caravan or motorhome07:20(1 hr before)

Service updates

Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:10

DisruptedWed 26 Aug – Sun 30 Aug
Cowal Gathering Saturday 29 August
Reason: Operational
The Cowal Gathering takes place until Saturday 29 August. Read our customer update on the Cowal Gathering for guidance on travelling with us. For smoother boarding please buy your ticket online in advance. If you’ve purchased a Rail & Sail ticket from ScotRail, you can exchange this for ferry coupon when you arrive at the port. As services are expected to be busier than normal, preferred sailing times are not guaranteed. Please bear this in mind when planning your return journey. **Saturday 29 August** the assigned vessel will operate an amended single vessel timetable on Saturday 29 August. **Customers are advised to arrive at Dunoon Pier by 23:00. The final timetabled sailings departing Dunoon is 00:10.**
DisruptedSat 29 Aug – Wed 2 Sept
Until Tuesday 1 September
Reason: Technical
Due to a technical issue with the assigned vessel's port main engine, the vessel has been removed from service. the assigned vessel will operate a single vessel timetable. View the single vessel timetable During this period, a shuttle bus will operate at 10:15 departing Gourock to McInroy's Point and at 10:45 departing Dunoon to Hunter's Quay to allow passengers to connect with Western Ferries. **Tuesday 1 September** Due to essential maintenance, the 11:15 sailing from Gourock and the 11:45 sailing from Dunoon are **cancelled**. Service will resume with the 12:15 sailing from Gourock. A shuttle bus will operate at 11:15 departing Gourock to McInroy's Point and at 11:45 departing Dunoon to Hunter's Quay to allow passengers to connect with Western Ferries.
DisruptedTue 1 Sept – Thu 29 Oct
Wednesday 2 September – Sunday 18 October
To allow additional upgrades to be carried out to the assigned vessel, the vessel will begin annual overhaul earlier than planned. View timetable operating between Wednesday 2 September – Sunday 18 October.
InformationTue 7 Jul – Thu 12 Nov
Winter 2026/27 timetable
The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and open for advance purchase. Read our ticket validity guidance before purchasing tickets.
InformationFri 13 Nov – Thu 28 Jan
Friday 13 November 2026 – Wednesday 27 January 2027
As part of the the assigned vessel’s Vessel Improvement Plan, the vessel will be removed from service for an extended period. This is to allow the comprehensive improvements, and upgrade works to be completed. View the single vessel timetable. During this period a shuttle bus service will operate to Western Ferries in place of the 10:15 sailing departing Gourock and 10:45 sailing departing Dunoon Monday to Saturday, this is to allow refuelling and essential maintenance. Read our customer update on the shuttle bus service for more information. The planned overhaul and refit period for the assigned vessel is scheduled from 11 March 2027 to 26 March 2027.
InformationThu 30 Jul – Sat 31 Jul
A8/A78 roadworks
Due to extensive roadworks on the A8/A78, road closures and diversions are in place until July 2027. Passengers travelling to or from the port are advised to check with connecting bus services for any timetable impact, allow additional travel time and follow local diversion signage. View the Inverclyde Council website for more information.
InformationMon 25 Nov – Tue 30 Nov
Subscriber texts
To subscribe to live updates for a particular route text the words CALMAC and SUBSCRIBE along with the route code of your choice to 60030 e.g. "CALMAC SUBSCRIBE 01". This will automatically subscribe you to ongoing service information relating to that route for a six month period.
InformationSun 22 Jun – Fri 9 Jun
Information
**CalMac Status app** Our CalMac status app is available to download from your usual Google and Apple app stores. Once downloaded, you can sign up to receive push notifications on your favourite routes. You can also view the timetable files for the route and date you have selected. **Please note, the results returned will not be a ‘live’ picture of services at that time** – instead, they are an enhanced, easy to read excerpt of the timetable. Please continue to check service status for the most up to date information. You can also sign up for subscriber texts for your favourite route. View information on how to sign up. **Buy before you board** Are you travelling to/from Gourock - Dunoon soon? Buy your ticket online ,ready to be scanned before boarding **Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases**. If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online. **Connecting Services**  For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely. **Stay Safe** When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details.
InformationThu 6 Nov – Thu 30 Nov
Shuttle bus information
In the event of Gourock - Dunoon sailings are suspended, our Gourock port team may organise a shuttle bus service for customers. Shuttle bus services operate to/from Gourock port - McInroy’s Point (Western Ferries) and to/from Dunoon slip-Hunter’s Quay (Western Ferries) as close to CalMac scheduled timetable as possible. Departure times will always be confirmed and posted within the main 'Sailings' section of the service status page, as this is subject to change. Please note, shuttle buses do not board Western Ferries. CalMac customers will be required to purchase a Western Ferries ticket and should retain their CalMac ticket to travel with us on a future date within the Summer or Winter season it was purchased. [View information on Turn Up and Go ticket validity][1]. [Read our customer update for more information.][2] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/book/ticket-validity/ [2]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/travel/service-changes/gourock-dunoon-replacement-shuttle-bus/

Times are subject to change; book via calmac.co.uk/timetables.