New Helensburgh ferry service among options considered by Transport Scotland [Helensburgh Advertiser]





Date: 04/02/2021

A ferry service linking Helensburgh and Gourock, which was axed almost a decade ago, could be restored under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.


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Helensburgh-Gourock ferry and Faslane railway station considered by Transport Scotland

Helensburgh Advertiser

A FERRY service linking Helensburgh and Gourock, which was axed almost a decade ago, could be restored under plans being considered by the Scottish

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MV Seabus, the 2007 purpose built replacement for the 71 year old MV Kenilworth, now plying the route between Helensburgh, Kilcreggan and Gourock, use of which is included in the cost of the £16 SPT Daytripper ticket. The vessel is shown just off Helensburgh on 14 June prior to making the crossing to Gourock via Kilcreggan.
Location: Helensburgh Pier
Company: Strathclyde Passenger Transport
14/06/2008 Veronica Clibbery
The layout below decks on the MV Seabus, with seating for 90 passengers, berthed at Helensburgh on 14 June pending the next crossing to Kilcreggan and Gourock. According to the SPT website... In the event of the late arrival of the last commuter train at Gourock 1810 the ferry will wait a maximum of 10 minutes to ensure travellers get home [sic].
Location: Helensburgh Pier
Company: Strathclyde Passenger Transport
14/06/2008 Veronica Clibbery


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