Cowal Taxis — Peninsula-Wide Taxi, Ferry & Airport Transfers
Pre-booked taxis from every village on the Cowal peninsula — Dunoon, Kilmun, Tighnabruaich, Colintraive, Portavadie and beyond. Ferry-timed pickups, fixed airport fares, 1–8 passengers.
Cowal peninsula rides
Door-to-door taxis across the whole Cowal peninsula — Dunoon, Sandbank, Kilmun, Tighnabruaich, Colintraive and every village in between.
Cowal ferry connections
Timed pickups for Western Ferries (Hunter's Quay), Argyll Ferries (Dunoon Pier), Colintraive–Rhubodach and Portavadie–Tarbert.
Airport transfers from Cowal
Fixed-fare pre-booked transfers from any Cowal village to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Prestwick airports.
Cross-peninsula & UK distance hires
Executive private hire from Cowal to Glasgow, Edinburgh, England, Wales and Northern Ireland — 1–8 passengers.
Cowal service areas we cover
Door-to-door pickups from every corner of the Cowal peninsula.
- Dunoon, Kirn & Hunter's Quay
- Sandbank & the Holy Loch
- Kilmun, Strone, Blairmore & Ardentinny
- Innellan & Toward
- Colintraive & the Kyles of Bute
- Tighnabruaich, Kames & Millhouse
- Portavadie & Kilfinan
- Otter Ferry & remote Cowal villages
Why book your Cowal taxi with us
- Fixed fares quoted at booking — no meter surprises.
- Ferry-timed pickups across every Cowal crossing.
- Flight tracking for inbound airport pickups.
- Licensed vehicles for up to 8 passengers.
- Local knowledge of Cowal's single-track roads and shortcuts.
- Card or cash accepted, receipts on request.
Cowal pricing guidance
Local Cowal fares follow the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff (v2025-04-22). Cross-peninsula, 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 (Western Ferries, CalMac Colintraive or Portavadie) are billed at cost and shown on your quote.
Cowal fare calculator
Pick a Cowal 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.
Cowal pickup area & ferry points
Common pickup locations across the Cowal peninsula and its four ferry crossings.
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.
Colintraive ferry slip
CalMac crossing to Rhubodach on the Isle of Bute.
Tighnabruaich & Kames
West Cowal villages on the Kyles of Bute.
Portavadie
CalMac crossing to Tarbert (Loch Fyne) and the marina resort.
Cowal peninsula coverage
Every village on the Cowal peninsula — approximate road miles from Dunoon town centre.
| Area / village | Postcode | From Dunoon | Notes | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunoon town centre | PA23 | — | Ferry pier, shops, hotels | Book |
| Kirn | PA23 | ~1 mi | Coastal village north of Dunoon | Book |
| Hunter's Quay | PA23 | ~2 mi | Western Ferries terminal | Book |
| Sandbank & Ardnadam | PA23 | ~3 mi | Holy Loch shoreline | Book |
| Kilmun & Strone | PA23 | ~5–6 mi | North side of Holy Loch | Book |
| Blairmore & Ardentinny | PA23 | ~8–10 mi | Loch Long shoreline | Book |
| Innellan | PA23 | ~4 mi | Coastal village south of Dunoon | Book |
| Toward | PA23 | ~7 mi | South Cowal, lighthouse & bay | Book |
| Colintraive | PA22 | ~15 mi | Kyles of Bute ferry to Rhubodach | Book |
| Tighnabruaich & Kames | PA21 | ~26 mi | West Cowal, Kyles of Bute | Book |
| Millhouse & Kilfinan | PA21 | ~28 mi | West Cowal villages | Book |
| Portavadie | PA21 | ~30 mi | Ferry to Tarbert, Loch Fyne | Book |
| Otter Ferry | PA21 | ~32 mi | Remote east shore of Loch Fyne | Book |
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 ferry 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 → Edinburgh Airport | from £160 | from £180 | from £220 |
| Sandbank / Kilmun → Glasgow Airport | from £105 | from £120 | from £150 |
| Innellan / Toward → Glasgow Airport | from £105 | from £120 | from £150 |
| Colintraive → Glasgow Airport | from £130 | from £150 | from £190 |
| Tighnabruaich → Glasgow Airport | from £160 | from £180 | from £220 |
| Portavadie → Glasgow Airport | from £170 | from £190 | from £230 |
| Dunoon → Tighnabruaich (cross-peninsula) | from £70 | from £80 | from £105 |
| Dunoon → Colintraive | from £40 | from £48 | from £65 |
| Portavadie → Dunoon | from £75 | from £85 | from £110 |
Popular Cowal routes
Related landing pages with village-specific fares and FAQs.
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What Cowal passengers say
Recent reviews from local, ferry and airport-transfer passengers booking taxis from across the Cowal peninsula.
“Booked a cross-Cowal transfer from Tighnabruaich to Glasgow Airport at 5am. Driver knew every bend of the road, ferry timed perfectly, fixed fare as quoted.”
Iain M.Tighnabruaich“Regular ferry runs for work from Kilmun to Hunter's Quay. Always on time, spotless car, and the price is agreed before the trip.”
Sarah W.Kilmun“Eight of us from a wedding weekend at Portavadie to Glasgow. Comfortable minibus, easy to book, driver waited when the ferry was late. Perfect.”
The Grant partyPortavadie
Book your Cowal taxi with confidence
Fixed fares, ferry-timed pickups and a clean licensed vehicle for every Cowal 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.
- Dunoon taxis — main Cowal hubDunoon town coverage: pier, ferry terminals and every A815 pickup.
- Helensburgh taxis across the ClydeCross-Firth Western Ferries link to the Gare Loch and Faslane.
- Loch Lomond taxis for west-shore transfersOnward to Balloch, Luss and Tarbet via Gourock and the A82.
- Campbeltown taxis for Kintyre runsCowal-to-Kintyre transfers via Portavadie–Tarbert or the A83.
- Oban taxis for West Highland connectionsLonger distance runs north via Inveraray 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.