May be disrupted: weather
Due to adverse weather, service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.
Status from CalMac, updated 19:51
Gourock → Kilcreggan
Kilcreggan → Gourock
Firth of Clyde · crossing takes about 13 min
Tuesday 29 September
Reason: Weather
Due to adverse weather, service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.
Accessibility
A8/A78 roadworks
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.
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Information
Road times on the main approaches.
Glasgow → Gourock
M8
Typically 45m, not a live time
Edinburgh → Gourock
M8
Typically 1h 30m, not a live time
Checked once when you tap it, not tracked. Turn it off any time.
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Allow extra at peak times, on single-track roads and in poor weather, and check the road before a long run. Tap a leave-by time for live traffic and turn-by-turn directions in your own map app.
Gourock station
At the ferry terminal, 211 m from the pier. Inverclyde Line, from Glasgow Central.
Times and disruption come from National Rail, not from us, and open in your browser. Ferries do not hold for late trains, check both before you travel.
Gourock → Kilcreggan
MV ChieftainAt berth
Her status is about the ship, not about your sailing: this route has a live service notice.
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list . This is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Weekdays, passenger only
Times are subject to change; book via calmac.co.uk/timetables.