Start in McInroy’s Point and plan the crossing to Hunters Quay: choose the departure terminal, compare the dated sailing and arrange the connection after landing. Use the reverse guide for the return journey.
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.
For this direction, start at McInroy’s Point and check the arrival at Hunters Quay. Navigate to McInroy’s Point on Cloch Road, Gourock PA19 1BA. Drivers use the signed vehicle queue. Rail passengers arriving in central Gourock need a further transfer to this terminal.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Western Ferries official timetable and booking. The operator’s dated timetable is the reference for running days, intermediate calls and availability.
Reverse journey: Hunters Quay to McInroy’s Point. Compare both directions before arranging a return trip.
Compare the exact sailing and the conditions for your passenger and vehicle category.
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.
Read the operator guide →Navigate to McInroy’s Point on Cloch Road, Gourock PA19 1BA. Drivers use the signed vehicle queue. Rail passengers arriving in central Gourock need a further transfer to this terminal.
Read the McInroy’s Point port guide →Dunoon and the Cowal peninsula lie beyond the ferry terminal. Foot passengers should plan the local transport connection, while drivers can continue into Argyll after disembarking.
Read the Hunters Quay port guide →Facilities depend on the vessel assigned to the departure. Treat the booking result and operator confirmation as the source for the exact ship and onboard services.
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.
Keep tickets, medicines, weatherproof layers and essentials with you. On a vehicle ferry, access to the garage is usually restricted once the ship is at sea. Check whether the selected ticket includes a seat, cabin or only passage.
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.
Keep the final confirmation accessible and check whether a QR code, printed ticket or exchange at the terminal is required. The supplier’s instructions override general guidance.
Carry the identification and travel documents required for the countries and territories in your itinerary. Domestic routes can still have operator identification rules.
Vehicle check-in often closes earlier than foot-passenger check-in. Use the time on the ticket and allow extra margin for traffic, parking or terminal access.
Dunoon and the Cowal peninsula lie beyond the ferry terminal. Foot passengers should plan the local transport connection, while drivers can continue into Argyll after disembarking.
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.
For the return, use the Hunters Quay to McInroy’s Point guide. Check both directions before choosing accommodation. If no sailing appears, use the official timetable to distinguish a sold-out departure, a seasonal service and an operator absent from the comparison search.
Build the itinerary in sailing order: reach the departure terminal at McInroy’s Point, complete ferry check-in, then plan the transfer from the arrival terminal at Hunters Quay. Compare that full sequence with the route in the booking result; a place name alone does not identify the quay or the passenger entrance.
Plan the two ends of the crossing: McInroy’s Point departure and local travel guide · Hunters Quay arrival and local travel guide.
For the return, the journey starts at Hunters Quay. Use the Hunters Quay to McInroy’s Point guide to check that departure separately; the last useful connection and the terminal approach at Hunters Quay may differ from the outward trip.
Map orientation: McInroy’s Point area in Google Maps · Hunters Quay area in Google Maps.
The map searches show the named places. Use the terminal address and reporting instructions on your operator confirmation for navigation to check-in.
Navigate to McInroy’s Point on Cloch Road, Gourock PA19 1BA. Drivers use the signed vehicle queue. Rail passengers arriving in central Gourock need a further transfer to this terminal.
The planning guide is about 20 minutes. Confirm the departure and arrival shown for the exact date, since vessel assignments and intermediate stops can change.
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.
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 Hunters Quay to McInroy’s Point timetable before booking the outward journey. A return may use a different vessel, schedule or intermediate-stop pattern.
Use the official operator timetable and booking link on this page. Some local routes and passenger categories are not sold through the comparison provider; a blank result alone does not establish that the route has closed.
Dunoon and the Cowal peninsula lie beyond the ferry terminal. Foot passengers should plan the local transport connection, while drivers can continue into Argyll after disembarking.
Search the exact date, passengers and vehicle details, then verify the route and operator before booking.
