Explore the Firth of Clyde, Kintyre and Cowal
Uncover the beauty on your doorstep with a west coast ferry trip
Explore the Firth of Clyde, Kintyre and Cowal to discover accessible island havens and picturesque peninsulas - all just a short ferry trip away. It will be an adventure made beautiful, an adventure made easy and an adventure made lasting.
Experience the range of beauty on your doorstep. Get away from it all and discover vibrant and varied islands, silver sands and a secret coast - all in a short ferry ride from the coast.
Island havens
Beautiful Bute is 33 miles from the city - the perfect rail and sail adventure. Catch the train to Wemyss Bay, from where this island haven is a 35 minute ferry ride. Home to beautiful bays, grand architecture and picturesque walks.
Incredible beaches
The Island of Gigha is a real unspoiled beauty - and a 20-minute ferry ride from Tayinloan on the Kintyre Peninsula. Just seven miles long, by a mile and a half wide, it's the perfect place to take the bike, explore its silver sands and turquoise blue waters, or simply relax.
Invigorating retreats
Nestled on Loch Fyne you'll find Portavadie Marina - home to everything from tranquil spa treatments to high octane adventures and forest paths.
It's closer than you think
To plan your joined up trip visit Traveline journey planner or to be inspired by popular tours view our things to do section.
| Glasgow > Brodick (Isle of Arran) | 2 hours 5 minutes by rail and ferry |
| Glasgow > Bute | 1 hour 45 minutes by rail and ferry |
| Largs > Cumbrae | 10 minutes by ferry |
| Tayinloan > Gigha | 20 minutes by ferry |
| Lochranza > Claonaig | 30 minutes by ferry |
| Tarbert > Portavadie | 25 minutes by ferry |
Leave the city behind and book your next adventure today