Create your own island hopping adventure with Caledonian MacBrayne. It's the perfect way to enjoy the endless splendour of Arran and Bute - the beautiful islands in the Firth of Clyde - as well as the wild, remote and unspoiled parts of the mainland at Cowal and Kintyre. With five distinct ferry routes, it's the ideal itinerary for a multi-destination mini-break or cycling challenge!
TimetablesBegin your adventure when you take the ferry from Ardrossan to the isle of Arran, the island that's known as 'Scotland in miniature'. All the most famous aspects of Scotland's scenery can be found on this beautiful island.
Next, enjoy the scenery on the sailing from Lochranza on the north end of Arran to Kintyre, from where you can explore the wild and beautiful Kintyre peninsula. After Kintyre, sail from Tarbert to Portavadie to see the rich and contrasting landscape of the Cowal Peninsula, before taking the ferry to the peaceful island of Bute before travelling back to Wemyss Bay.
You can travel in either direction, between the following routes and purchase tickets for your journey in one transaction:
Pre-purchasing your tickets in advance of travel is recommended for all routes. Advance booking is recommended for vehicles on the Ardrossan to Brodick route all year around, and Lochranza to Tarbert during the winter season.
You can book travel for the above itinerary online, in one transaction, by using our multiple-journey option. You'll receive an eTicket direct to your email with a QR code that can be scanned from your device so you are instantly ready to board.
*Ardrossan-Brodick is a 'Bookable' route, meaning you'll be booked onto a specific sailing for a specific time. All other legs of the journey are Turn up and Go, where you'll be purchasing an 'open' ticket for a chosen departure date, but it won't have a specific sailing time. It's valid for the season in which it was purchased. Please do give yourself enough time to get to the other ports for the sailing you had in mind. Plan ahead as your first choice of sailing may not always be available and wait times may be extended.
Taking a bike? Please add your bike(s) to your booking too - you'll have more certainty about a space being available. This ticket will remain free of charge.
| Adult | £16.65 |
|---|---|
| Child (5-15 years) | £8.33 |
| Car | £61.05 |
| Motorcycle | £30.65 (excludes driver/passengers) |
| Bicycle | Free |
