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Troon - Brodick

Winter timetable until 27 March 2025 Arran services to Brodick will operate to/from Troon only for the reminder of the winter timetable with MV Glen Sannox and MV Alfred. We have been in touch with impacted customers and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Service between Ardrossan-Brodick will resume on Friday 28 March.

Winter Timetable: The winter timetable(s) for the Troon - Brodick route are available below - View or download to plan your journey.

FAQs Read our frequently asked questions on travel to/from Troon, including further details on car parking and other useful information about what to expect at the port.

Shuttle bus service Caledonian MacBrayne operates a shuttle bus service between Troon train station, Ardrossan ferry terminal and Troon ferry terminal, to support foot passengers using the Troon-Brodick service. Shuttle Bus information can be found here.

10 - 17 February 2025: An amended timetable will operate between 10-17 February due to MV Alfred annual overhaul. View timetable for this period.

Summer timetable 2025: From Summer 2025, a two-vessel service will operate to Arran for 10 months of the year, except during scheduled overhauls where CalMac will temporarily operate a single-vessel service. MV Caledonian Isles will operate to/from Ardrossan and MV Glen Sannox will operate to/from Troon, significantly increasing the capacity to Arran.

The summer timetable for 28 March 2025 to 19 October 2025 is available to view and book. Read our customer update for full details.

Service Status: Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets: Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

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

Payment Information: we are currently unable to accept cash payments at Troon. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google or Samsung Pay.

Alternative route to/from Arran: there is an alternative route to Arran, travelling between Ardrossan - Brodick (from 28 March 2025 – 19 October 2025), or Claonaig/Tarbert to Lochranza.

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.

Guidance

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