Wednesday 2 September – Sunday 18 October

To allow additional upgrades to be carried out to MV Ali Cat, the vessel will begin annual overhaul earlier than planned.

View timetable operating between Wednesday 2 September – Sunday 18 October.

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.

Friday 13 November 2026 – Wednesday 27 January 2027

As part of the MV Argyll Flyer’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 MV Argyll Flyer is scheduled from 11 March 2027 to 26 March 2027.

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.

Read our customer update for more information.

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.

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.

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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.

Subscriber texts

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