Dunoon Taxis, Ferry & Airport Transfers
Pre-booked taxis across Dunoon and the Cowal peninsula — local rides, Western Ferries connections, Glasgow Airport transfers and UK-wide distance hires. Fixed fares for 1–8 passengers.
Local Dunoon rides
Door-to-door taxis across Dunoon, Sandbank, Kirn, Hunter's Quay, Innellan and Toward.
Ferry connections
Timed pickups and drop-offs for the Western Ferries (McInroy's Point) and Argyll Ferries at Dunoon Pier.
Airport transfers
Fixed-fare transfers to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestwick and beyond — via Western Ferries for the fastest route.
Distance & UK-wide hires
Executive private hire from Dunoon to Glasgow, Edinburgh, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Service areas we cover
Door-to-door pickups anywhere in and around Dunoon.
- Dunoon town centre
- Kirn & Hunter's Quay
- Sandbank & Ardnadam
- Innellan & Toward
- Strone & Blairmore
- Kilmun & Ardentinny
- Cowal peninsula villages
Why book with us
- Fixed fares quoted at booking — no meter surprises.
- Ferry-timed pickups for Western Ferries and Dunoon Pier.
- Flight tracking for inbound airport pickups.
- Licensed vehicles for up to 8 passengers.
- Local knowledge of Cowal roads and shortcuts.
- Card or cash accepted, receipts on request.
Pricing guidance
Local Dunoon fares follow the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff (v2025-04-22). Airport and distance jobs are quoted as fixed fares at booking — no meter, no surge.
- Night surcharge: +25% between 23:00 and 06:00 and on public holidays.
- Glasgow Airport add-ons: £10 terminal drop-off, or £25 meet-&-greet with named board in arrivals.
- Pre-booking fee: £0.40 added to every pre-booked local job.
- Ferry fares (if routed via Western Ferries) are billed at cost and shown on your quote.
Dunoon fare calculator
Pick a Dunoon route, vehicle and time of day to see an indicative fixed-fare range. Airport add-ons unlock automatically for Glasgow Airport routes.
Route via Hunter's Quay ↔ McInroy's Point. Ferry ticket billed at cost.
Route preview
Approximate route — actual pickup path depends on live traffic and ferry timings.
Fares based on the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff (2025-04-22): T1 £3.80 daytime flag fall, T2 £4.55 nights/Sundays (+25%), T3 £5.31 public holidays. Distance and cross-peninsula routes are pre-booked private hire, quoted as fixed fares. Ferry tickets (Western Ferries, CalMac Colintraive or Portavadie) are billed at cost.
Dunoon pickup area & nearby points
Common pickup locations in and around Dunoon. Door-to-door anywhere on the Cowal peninsula.
Dunoon Pier
Argyll Ferries foot-passenger arrivals from Gourock.
Hunter's Quay (Western Ferries)
Vehicle & foot ferry from McInroy's Point, Gourock — the fastest airport route.
Dunoon town centre & Argyll Street
Shops, hotels and restaurants along the main high street.
Sandbank & Ardnadam
Homes and businesses on the road toward the Holy Loch.
Innellan & Toward
Coastal villages south of Dunoon.
Cowal peninsula coverage
We take pre-booked taxis and private hire jobs from every village on the Cowal peninsula — not just Dunoon town. Distances shown are approximate road miles from Dunoon town centre.
| Area / village | Postcode | From Dunoon | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunoon town centre | PA23 | — | Ferry pier, shops, hotels |
| Kirn | PA23 | ~1 mi | Coastal village north of Dunoon |
| Hunter's Quay | PA23 | ~2 mi | Western Ferries terminal |
| Sandbank & Ardnadam | PA23 | ~3 mi | Holy Loch shoreline |
| Kilmun & Strone | PA23 | ~5–6 mi | North side of Holy Loch |
| Blairmore & Ardentinny | PA23 | ~8–10 mi | Loch Long shoreline |
| Innellan | PA23 | ~4 mi | Coastal village south of Dunoon |
| Toward | PA23 | ~7 mi | South Cowal, lighthouse & bay |
| Colintraive | PA22 | ~15 mi | Kyles of Bute ferry to Rhubodach |
| Tighnabruaich & Kames | PA21 | ~26 mi | West Cowal, Kyles of Bute |
| Portavadie | PA21 | ~30 mi | Ferry to Tarbert, Loch Fyne |
Local hires within Dunoon and Kirn are licensed for up to 6 passengers. Wider Cowal and cross-peninsula jobs are pre-booked private hire, 1–8 passengers.
Cowal taxi fares at a glance
Indicative fixed fares for common Cowal routes — quoted up front, no meter. Prices exclude Western Ferries tickets (billed at cost) and any Glasgow Airport drop-off (£10) or meet-and-greet (£25) add-on.
| Route | Saloon (1–4) | Estate (1–4 + luggage) | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunoon → Glasgow Airport (via Western Ferries) | from £95 | from £110 | from £140 |
| Dunoon → Glasgow city centre | from £90 | from £105 | from £135 |
| Dunoon → Edinburgh Airport | from £160 | from £180 | from £220 |
| Dunoon → Prestwick Airport | from £150 | from £170 | from £210 |
| Dunoon → Helensburgh | from £55 | from £65 | from £85 |
| Tighnabruaich → Glasgow Airport | from £160 | from £180 | from £220 |
| Portavadie → Dunoon | from £75 | from £85 | from £110 |
| Colintraive → Dunoon | from £40 | from £48 | from £65 |
From Dunoon to…
Fixed-fare pre-booked transfers from Dunoon and the Cowal peninsula. Every link goes to a dedicated route or destination page with pricing, timing and a booking form.
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FAQ
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What Dunoon passengers say
Recent reviews from local, ferry and airport-transfer passengers booking taxis from Dunoon.
“Booked a 5am pickup from Dunoon to Glasgow Airport. Driver was waiting outside, ferry crossing timed perfectly and we were at the terminal in plenty of time.”
Fiona L.Dunoon“Regular ferry runs from Hunter's Quay for work. Always on time, spotless car, and the fare is agreed up front — no meter anxiety.”
Andrew P.Kirn“Private hire from Dunoon around the Cowal coast — Tighnabruaich and back. Friendly driver who knew every viewpoint. Made the day.”
The Ross familyDay trip from Dunoon
Book your Dunoon taxi with confidence
Fixed fares, ferry-timed pickups and a clean licensed vehicle for every Dunoon journey.
- Fixed fares quoted at booking — no meter or surge pricing.
- Flight tracking included for inbound airport pickups.
- Licensed, executive vehicles for 1–8 passengers.
- Local Helensburgh, Argyll & Lomond area knowledge.
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Related taxi routes
Pre-booked transfers linked to Dunoon and nearby Scotland destinations.
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Routes into Dunoon
Argyll & Clyde taxi hubs we cover
Cross-link into our main taxi hub pages across Argyll and the Firth of Clyde — every fare is fixed, quoted at booking and priced against Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariffs.
- Cowal peninsula taxi coverageSandbank, Innellan, Tighnabruaich and Portavadie fixed-fare pickups.
- Helensburgh taxis across the Firth of ClydeCross-water transfers via Western Ferries to Helensburgh and Faslane.
- Loch Lomond taxis for west-shore toursBalloch, Luss and Tarbet day tours via Gourock and the A82.
- Campbeltown taxis for Kintyre transfersCowal-to-Kintyre transfers via the A815/A83 through Inveraray.
- Oban taxis for West Highland journeysLonger runs north via Loch Fyne and the A83/A85 to Oban.
Nearby Helensburgh-area taxi pages
Jump between the villages, marinas and attractions we cover around Helensburgh and the Gare Loch.
- Helensburgh taxisTown centre, pier, station and full Helensburgh coverage.
- Loch Lomond taxisBalloch, Luss, Tarbet and full west-shore Loch Lomond runs.
- RhuRhu village, Churchill Estate and A814 pickups.
- Rhu MarinaMarina car park, pontoon gates and Chart Room pickups.
- ShandonA814 lochside village between Rhu and Faslane.
- Faslane (HMNB Clyde)North & South Gate pickups for base personnel and visitors.
- GarelochheadHead of the Gare Loch — station, village and lochside estates.
- RosneathRosneath peninsula village and Clynder pickups.
- CoveCove & Kilcreggan side of the peninsula on Loch Long.
- KilcregganKilcreggan pier ferry connections and village pickups.
- CardrossCardross station, village pickups and Dumbarton links.
- GartocharnSouth Loch Lomond village pickups and Balloch connections.
- DrymenDrymen village, West Highland Way and Balmaha transfers.
- RowardennanEast-shore Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond trailhead pickups.
- KillinFalls of Dochart, Loch Tay and Stirlingshire runs.
- InverarayLoch Fyne town, castle transfers and A83 pickups.
- TighnabruaichKyles of Bute village and Portavadie ferry transfers.
- ColintraiveBute ferry slip and East Kyles pickups.
- LussLoch Lomond village tours and cruise pier transfers.
- Loch Lomond attractionsBalloch, Tarbet and full-day west-shore tours.
Private hire Dunoon — taxis you can book online
Looking for private hire in Dunoon? We run pre-booked taxis and private hire cars in Dunoon, for local runs, station and ferry connections, nights out and long-distance journeys. Every fare is worked out from the published council taxi tariff, and you see the price before you confirm.
Airport transfers from Dunoon to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestwick and the main UK airports are fixed price, with flight details taken at booking. Groups of up to 8 can pre-book an 8-seater for distance hires.
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