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Ardrossan - Campbeltown route information

Tickets: Book your ticket in advance of travel, including foot passengers.

Check-in: Check-in for vehicles is 30 minutes prior to departure. Check-in for foot passengers is 10 minutes prior to departure.

Late check-in: Late check in may result in space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Read our passenger travel checklist to prepare for your journey.

Planning ahead:  Book your ticket online in advance of travel - even if you're a foot passenger. eTickets can be scanned from your device.  

Concessions: SPT Ferry Card, SPT Companion Ferry Card and Blue badge concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.

Group passengers: for tickets purchased online for any number of travelling companions the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to all legs of the journey. If you are unsure whether all group members will travel together, please make separate bookings.

Campervans/Motorhomes/Caravans: before you travel, read about the motorhomes, campervans and caravans standby process.

Travelling with a bike: if travelling as a foot passenger and bringing a bike, please add it to your transaction. The bike ticket is free of charge. If you have a vehicle travelling with a bike or roof rack, please add details when prompted during the booking process. 

Guidance

  • CheckAll vehicle drivers and their passengers must be in possession of a valid travel ticket and be available for boarding no later than 30 minutes before departure otherwise travel cannot be guaranteed
  • CheckCampervans and motorhomes: Find out more on motorhome, campervan and caravan standby process.
  • CheckTravelling with bikes/equipment: If you're travelling as a foot passenger and bringing your bike or equipment (kayak / paddleboard etc), please add these to your ticket.

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