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Troon - Brodick
Summer timetable 28 March 2025 - 19 October 2025
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.
Up to 27 April 2025: Due to delays to annual overhaul and vessel availability we have had to make several deployment changes across our network, including changes to vessels and services on this route. Arran services to Brodick will operate to/from Troon only up to 27 April 2025 - with MV Glen Sannox and MV Alfred. From 28 April customers can travel to Brodick from Troon or Ardrossan. The service between Ardrossan-Brodick is expected to resume 28 April. Please read our customer update to find out more.
Please note: MV Caledonian Isles will operate to/from Ardrossan upon her return and MV Glen Sannox will operate to/from Troon, significantly increasing the capacity to Arran.
28 March - 27 April - View timetable.
28 April - 19 October - View timetable.
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.
Shuttle bus service A shuttle bus will operate between Ardrossan port and Troon port for foot passengers travelling on MV Glen Sannox sailings. A separate bus will continue to operate between Troon train station and Troon port. Shuttle Bus information can be found here.
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.
Winter timetable 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026 The Caledonian MacBrayne winter timetable is now finished for the 2024/25 season. The next winter timetables will run from 20 October 2025 – 26 March 2026. We will update customers via our website once we have a release date confirmed.
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 April 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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SMS subscriptions Troon - Brodick - Text code 41
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No service 25 December, 26 December and 1 January
28 March - 27 April