Arran service information for until Thursday 8 October

To allow for essential harbour upgrade works at Ardrossan, MV Alfred and MV Caledonian Isles will operate a Troon-Brodick service until Thursday 8 October. There will be no sailings to/from Ardrossan during this period.

Please check the Troon-Brodick service status page for the latest updates.

View Troon – Brodick timetable operating until Thursday 8 October.

During this time the car park in Ardrossan will be closed.

Shuttle bus information

A shuttle bus service will operate between Ardrossan port - Troon port to connect with MV Caledonian Isles sailings.

An additional shuttle bus service will continue to operate between Troon train station and Troon port to connect with both MV Alfred and MV Caledonian Isles sailings.

View full shuttle bus timetable for the Ardrossan Closure period.

Alternative route

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

Please be advised, commercial vehicles or vehicles carrying livestock must contact Brodick port on 01770 460361 prior to travelling on this route.

The last sailings of the day are 17:05 departing Lochranza and 17:40 departing Claonaig, please arrive in plenty of time as spaces are not guaranteed.

Winter timetable 2026/2027

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

Information

CalMac Status app

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

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.

Subscriber texts

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