Ticket Validity

Single – Date for which issued. No restrictions on use.

Return – The sum of the single fares which apply on travel dates. No restrictions on use. Valid for one month.

Saver Single – Date for which issued (availability is limited on some services – see individual route timetables for details).

Saver Return – The sum of the single fares which apply on travel dates. Valid for one month (availability is limited on some services – see individual route timetables for details).

Saver 5 Day Return – Valid for 5 days/4 nights (availability is limited on some services – see individual route timetables for details).
Partially used Saver 5 Day Return tickets are non-refundable. Saver 5 Day Return ticket return portions can be extended to full standard returns during validity period of the ticket by presenting the ticket to a port office and paying the additional fare.

5/6/10/30/50 Journey – Valid for one passenger or one nominated motorised vehicle. Strictly non-transferable. Multijourney tickets are only valid if attached to the header portion and are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Island Hopscotch® – Valid for one month.

Island Rover – Valid for 8 or 15 consecutive days. Vehicle Island Rover tickets are not valid on the Small Isles and Iona services. Caravan and Motorhome Island Rover tickets are not valid on Gigha and Colonsay services.

Passengers should note in particular, not all types of ticket are available on every route
(1) Multi-journey tickets, partially used Saver 5 Day Return tickets, Travel Trade tickets, group tickets and other reduced rate tickets which may be available are non-refundable. Refunds on 8 and 15 day Island Rover tickets will not be considered if received after the valid from date.
(2) Season Tickets – are available to passengers on Largs/Cumbrae Slip and Wemyss Bay/Rothesay services only. Valid for periods of one month, three months, six months or twelve months.

Defaced, damaged or destroyed tickets: Any ticket which has become illegible, mutilated or destroyed will not be valid or eligible for refund. Tickets must be kept away from water and heat sources to prevent damage. Receipts: Passengers should note that receipts can only be issued at time of ticket purchase. Please note that all tickets must be purchased prior to boarding ships on any route where there is a shore ticketing facility.