Supplementary information

Until Further Notice

Please be advised the Wemyss Bay passenger gangway is now operational.

Until Further Notice

There are temporary traffic lights on the A78 just outside the Wemyss Bay ferry terminal which may cause delays to traffic trying to access or leave the area. Please plan ahead when traveling. 

Winter timetable

To assist with your planning, our Winter timetables for 2024/2025 are now available to view on our website.
Advance purchase will open on Wednesday 11 September 2024 for this route.
For more information, please read our customer update.

Until Further Notice

Scotrail will introduce a temporary timetable. This will impact various onward travel connections across the network. For further details please visit www.scotrail.co.uk prior to your journey.

Rothesay (Bute) Harbour Works
27 May 2024 – 28 February 2025

Due to infrastructure work being carried out by Argyll & Bute Council at Rothesay Harbour, some Wemyss Bay/Rothesay Summer & Winter Timetable services will not operate between 27 May – 28 February 2025. For full details, please see our timetable page and our latest Customer Update.

We’ve provided an overview of the sailings which will not operate below:

Summer 2024 Timetable (27 May – 20 October 2024)

Mondays – Thursdays
07:05 Rothesay – Wemyss Bay & 19:05 Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
Fridays
07:05 Rothesay – Wemyss Bay & 20:05 Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
Saturdays
08:05 Rothesay – Wemyss Bay & 20:05 Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
Sundays
19:05 Wemyss Bay – Rothesay

Winter 2024/25 Timetable (21 October 2024 – 28 February 2025*)

Mondays – Fridays
07:05 Rothesay – Wemyss Bay & 19:05 Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
Saturdays
08:05 Rothesay – Wemyss Bay & 19:05 Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
Sundays
19:05 Wemyss Bay – Rothesay

A78 Roadworks

Due to roadworks on the A78 from Largs towards Wemyss Bay, passengers are advised there may be delays and heavy traffic.

Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases. If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online.

Connecting Services - For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely.

Stay Safe - When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details.

Payment Information - Contactless payment is quick and easy. If you're travelling with us, please do so using a contactless payment method. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google or Samsung Pay. If you need assistance, please speak with a member of staff. 

Last Updated: 10 Sep 2024 14:52