The service operates all year round between Kilcreggan, Helensburgh and Gourock.

With a crossing time of less than 15 minutes from Gourock to Kilcreggan and 25 minutes from Kilcreggan to Helensburgh, the ferry is a convenient link for those who wish to explore the Rosneath peninsula.

If you're travelling from Helensburgh or Kilcreggan to Gourock, you can take a ferry to Dunoon or a train or bus to any destination south of the Clyde.

Both ZoneCard (with relevant zones) and Daytripper tickets are valid on the ferry. For details, visit your nearest SPT Travel Centre.

Fares from Gourock to Kilcreggan or Helensburgh:

*Important note: A Strathclyde Concessionary Ferry Travel Card with the Gourock-Kilcreggan Ferry route marked on it is needed to obtain concessionary travel on this ferry route.

Companion fares are available to people assisting holders of a Strathclyde Concessionary Companion Ferry Travel Card with the Gourock-Kilcreggan Ferry route marked on it.

Ten-journey Gourock to Kilcreggan (valid for four weeks):

Children aged five or under travel for free if accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Maximum of two children per fare-paying adult.

Download the 2010 timetable and information leaflet (pdf format, opens a new window).

Please note: Passengers must present themselves at the ferry gangway at least two minutes before the departure time. Passengers should be aware that on occasions of very low tides, the ferry may be unable to dock at Helensburgh (see note below).

Listed below are the journeys to and from Helensbugh Pier which are likely to be cancelled in 2010 as a result of low tides.

Although the vessel normally operating this service is fully wheelchair-accessible, the infrastructure at pierheads and prevailing weather conditions may, unfortunately, pose difficulties for passengers with mobility difficulties. Those passengers are strongly urged to telephone 01475 721 281 in advance of travel to ensure that the journey may be undertaken safely.

The crew of MV Seabus will make limited space available on the vessel's top deck for passengers to secure cycles to a guide rail, at no extra charge.

Unfortunately cyclists travelling in large groups cannot be accommodated as there is no dedicated cycle space on board the vessel.

This service is operated on behalf of SPT by Clyde Marine Services Ltd. For Kilcreggan ferry enquiries call 01475 721 281.

For assistance with planning your journey, call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 2233.

For more information on conditions of carriage, access the Clyde Marine Services Ltd website (opens a new window).

For full details of connecting rail services, download timetables from the ScotRail website (opens a new window).

Alternatively call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.

Until March 2007, the Gourock-Kilcreggan-Helensburgh ferry service was operated by the MV Kenilworth.

Built in 1936, she originally served as the Southampton-Hyde ferry. Between 1979 and 2007 she provided an essential Clyde estuary crossing for 2.1 million passengers.

On Saturday 24 March 2007, the MV Kenilworth operated her last scheduled Saturday on the Kilcreggan route. To mark the occasion, the passengers sailing on the Kenilworth received a free commemorative booklet detailing the history of the route and in particular, that of the MV Kenilworth.