Route information

Troon - Brodick

Winter timetable - 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026

10 - 30 January: View and/or download the timetable for this period in the timetables tab.

31 January - 26 March: View and/or download the timetable for this period in the timetables tab.

MV Alfred lift during January: The passenger lift onboard MV Alfred is currently out of order. Passengers who require the use of the lift are advised to contact the port of departure the day before travel to discuss alternative arrangements when travelling. Read our customer FAQ for more information.

MV Alfred retail facilities - *Please note that there is no hot meal or hot drinks offering onboard MV Alfred, so please factor this into your journey plans. There is a cold drinks/snacks vending machine in the passenger lounge on MV Alfred and if you are travelling from Troon there is a coffee cabin within the terminal building, serving refreshments including hot drinks and snacks. (Open daily between 08:15 - 18:15)

Summer timetables 2026:

The summer timetable for the period 27 March to 18 October 2026 is now available to view and/or download for this route in the timetables tab on this page and bookings are open.

Key Information

Service Status Always check our service status pages for the latest information on this route.

Tickets Book your ticket online, in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger. All vehicles and passengers must have a valid ticket prior to travel.

Check-in 30 minutes for vehicles and 10 minutes for foot passengers prior to departure. Late check in may result in space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Car park shuttle bus - A shuttle bus will operate between the Troon terminal building and the Troon car park. Bus departs car park every 15 minutes and then every 15 minutes from terminal building.

Train Station - Troon Ferry Terminal shuttle bus - View information on our shuttle bus service between Troon train station and Troon ferry terminal for foot passengers travelling on sailings to/from Troon-Brodick.

Shuttle buses to/from Ardrossan - Troon 11 - 30 January - A complimentary shuttle bus will operate between Ardrossan port and Troon port for foot passengers travelling on MV Alfred sailings.

FAQs Read our frequently asked questions on travel to/from Troon, including further details on car parking and other useful information about what to expect at the port.

Payment Information: we are currently unable to accept cash payments at Troon. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google or Samsung Pay.

Alternative route to/from Arran: there are alternative routes to Arran, travelling between Ardrossan to Brodick (no Ardrossan service 11 Jan to 30 Jan 2026) and Claonaig/Tarbert to Lochranza.

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• No service 25 December and 1 January
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