McInroy’s Point → Hunters Quay
Plan departure from McInroy’s Point and arrival in Hunters Quay, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
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Scotland · Firth of Clyde
Western Ferries
Western Ferries operates between McInroy’s Point near Gourock and Hunters Quay near Dunoon. This vehicle and passenger route is distinct from the passenger ferry between central Gourock and Dunoon town pier.
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Operator guide
Western Ferries routes and travel planning
Western Ferries operates between McInroy’s Point near Gourock and Hunters Quay near Dunoon. This vehicle and passenger route is distinct from the passenger ferry between central Gourock and Dunoon town pier.
The crossing normally takes about 20 minutes. Western Ferries runs a turn-up-and-go service rather than reserving a particular departure. Check the current operating times, join the correct queue and allow additional time during busy periods.
Cars and foot passengers travel on the service. Vehicle height, length and category affect the ticket required, particularly for vans, trailers and larger vehicles. Follow the crew’s directions on the open vehicle deck and do not assume facilities match a long-distance cruise ferry.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Western Ferries official timetable and booking. Use the operator when a local service is not returned by the FerryEU comparison form.
Plan by route
Western Ferries routes
Explore related EUFerry guides, then confirm departures with the operator for your travel date.
Hunters Quay → McInroy’s Point
Plan departure from Hunters Quay and arrival in McInroy’s Point, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
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Booking and terminal checks
Choose your service
The crossing normally takes about 20 minutes. Western Ferries runs a turn-up-and-go service rather than reserving a particular departure. Check the current operating times, join the correct queue and allow additional time during busy periods.
Passengers and vehicles
Cars and foot passengers travel on the service. Vehicle height, length and category affect the ticket required, particularly for vans, trailers and larger vehicles. Follow the crew’s directions on the open vehicle deck and do not assume facilities match a long-distance cruise ferry.
Terminal and onward travel
McInroy’s Point is on Cloch Road, west of central Gourock, while Hunters Quay is north of Dunoon on Marine Parade. A train to Gourock does not arrive directly at the Western Ferries terminal. Arrange the road or local transport connection before choosing this route.
Journey planning
How to compare Western Ferries ferry options
McInroy’s Point is on Cloch Road, west of central Gourock, while Hunters Quay is north of Dunoon on Marine Parade. A train to Gourock does not arrive directly at the Western Ferries terminal. Arrange the road or local transport connection before choosing this route.
Cars and foot passengers travel on the service. Vehicle height, length and category affect the ticket required, particularly for vans, trailers and larger vehicles. Follow the crew’s directions on the open vehicle deck and do not assume facilities match a long-distance cruise ferry.
Check the final ticket for the reporting time, departure terminal and inclusions. Recheck operating updates before travelling, and allow time between separate tickets. The return sailing may follow a different pattern from the outward journey.
Connect Western Ferries with the rest of your journey
The linked EUFerry guides for Western Ferries involve United Kingdom. Start with the port pair you need and then compare the dated service: passenger categories, accommodation and check-in arrangements can differ within the same operator’s network.
Check the land connections at the ports: McInroy’s Point port guide · Hunters Quay port guide.
Before choosing a Western Ferries fare, write down the departure terminal, reporting time, arrival port and the first onward connection. Compare each item with the booking result. A cabin, pet space or assistance request should appear in the selected arrangements rather than being inferred from a general ship description.
Open the directional route guides for both halves of a return journey. If the comparison search does not show a sailing, check the operator information on this page before concluding that the service has stopped; some local services and ticket categories are outside the comparison provider’s inventory.
Frequently asked questions
Western Ferries booking questions
Where does Western Ferries operate?
Western Ferries operates between McInroy’s Point near Gourock and Hunters Quay near Dunoon. This vehicle and passenger route is distinct from the passenger ferry between central Gourock and Dunoon town pier.
Which timetable should I use?
The crossing normally takes about 20 minutes. Western Ferries runs a turn-up-and-go service rather than reserving a particular departure. Check the current operating times, join the correct queue and allow additional time during busy periods.
Can I take a vehicle or bicycle?
Cars and foot passengers travel on the service. Vehicle height, length and category affect the ticket required, particularly for vans, trailers and larger vehicles. Follow the crew’s directions on the open vehicle deck and do not assume facilities match a long-distance cruise ferry.
What should I check before reaching the port?
McInroy’s Point is on Cloch Road, west of central Gourock, while Hunters Quay is north of Dunoon on Marine Parade. A train to Gourock does not arrive directly at the Western Ferries terminal. Arrange the road or local transport connection before choosing this route.
What if the operator is missing from the comparison search?
Use the official operator link on this page to check and book dated departures. The EUFerry comparison form remains available for routes and passenger categories sold by its booking provider.
Information quality
Information review
Operator information reviewed on 25 October 2026. Check the official timetable and live updates before travel.