Friday 6 November

Due to MV Caledonian Isles berthing in Troon overnight, the 07:00 sailing from Ardrossan has been cancelled and will now depart from Troon at 06:30.

The normal Ardrossan – Brodick timetable will resume with the 08:20 sailing departing Brodick.

Due to this cancelled sailing the following shuttle bus will operate:

Depart Ardrossan: 05:30

Due to easterly winds, service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.

Livestock Information

Due to operational reasons, MV Caledonian Isles is unable to carry livestock until further notice.

Livestock transport is available for customers on the Troon - Brodick service operated by MV Alfred.

A841 Road Closure

Following recent storms, there is a road closure on the A841 between Lochranza and Catacol. There is a significant diversion in place and we advise to plan accordingly for those travelling to/from Brodick.

Additional routes to Arran

There are two other options for travel to Arran. MV Alfred currently operates the Troon-Brodick service.

View information on our alternative Turn up and Go route Claonaig - Lochranza.

MV Caledonian Isles Customer Information

Due to a technical issue with the Port Mezzanine deck on MV Caledonian Isles, vehicle capacity will be reduced.

An update regarding repairs to the Mezzanine deck will be provided as soon as possible.

Winter timetable 2026/2027

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

Information

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Passenger rights

If your sailing is disrupted or cancelled, read our online guide to find out what you may be entitled to and how to claim.

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.

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