Monday 10 and Wednesday 12 August

To accommodate customers travelling to/from the Bute Agricultural Show an amended timetable operates.

View the amended timetable operating Monday 10 and Wednesday 12 August.

Wednesdays until 18 October

Throughout the summer 2026 timetable there are fewer afternoon sailings every Wednesday. This allows us to carry out pre-emptive maintenance and care to the vessel, carrying out the tasks that cannot be done when in service.

Please plan ahead before you travel.

View the operating Summer 2026 timetable.

A8/A78 roadworks

Due to extensive roadworks on the A8/A78, road closures and diversions are in place until July 2027.

Passengers travelling to or from the port are advised to check with connecting bus services for any timetable impact, allow additional travel time and follow local diversion signage.

View the Inverclyde Council website for more information.

Alternative Route Colintraive-Rhubodach

We have an alternative crossing to/from Bute via our non-bookable Colintraive-Rhubodach service.

This route is a turn up and go service and will be operated on a first come first served basis. Customers should be aware their preferred sailing choice may not be guaranteed.

Winter 2026/27 timetable

The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and open for advance purchase.

Read our ticket validity guidance before purchasing tickets.

Information

CalMac Status app

Our CalMac status app is available to download from your usual Google and Apple app stores. Once downloaded, you can sign up to receive push notifications on your favourite routes. You can also view the timetable files for the route and date you have selected. Please note, the results returned will not be a ‘live’ picture of services at that time – instead, they are an enhanced, easy to read excerpt of the timetable. Please continue to check service status for the most up to date information.

You can also sign up for subscriber texts for your favourite route. View information on how to sign up.

Buy before you board Are you travelling to/from Wemyss Bay - Rothesay soon? Buy your ticket online, ready to be scanned before boarding

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.

Subscriber texts

To subscribe to live updates for a particular route text the words CALMAC and SUBSCRIBE along with the route code of your choice to 60030 e.g. "CALMAC SUBSCRIBE 03". This will automatically subscribe you to ongoing service information relating to that route for a six month period.