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Wemyss Bay - Rothesay

Summer timetables 2026:

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 advance purchase of tickets is available. Read our ticket validity guidance before purchasing tickets.

Passenger lift information when travelling on MV Bute sailings The passenger lift is currently out of service. If you require use of the lift, please contact the port of departure before travelling or consider travelling on MV Argyle. Our service status page will be updated with the latest information.

If you’re travelling on a Wednesday, please note that the summer 2026 timetable includes fewer afternoon sailings to allow for planned vessel maintenance. Please check the sailing times above before you travel.

20 & 22 July: View amended timetable

10 & 12 August: View amended timetable

The winter timetable is now finished for the 2025/26 season. The next winter timetables will run from 19 October 2026 - 25 March 2027. We will update customers via our website once we have a release date confirmed.

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

Tickets: Advance purchase your ticket online, before you travel. Read our helpful guide on ticket validity.

Check-in: 20 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 10 minutes for foot passengers. Late check-in may result in your vehicle being refused carriage.

Alternative route to/from Bute: there is an alternative route to Bute, travelling between Colintraive - Rhubodach.

Before you travel: Read our passenger travel checklist to prepare for your journey.

Ticket information: this is a 'Turn Up and Go' service. You are required to choose a preferred departure date when booking, but your ticket is valid for any date and sailing within the selected timetable period (summer or winter).

Ticket validity: please bear in mind that Turn Up and Go tickets, including 10-journey tickets, are valid only for the selected timetable period (summer or winter) and cannot be amended or refunded.

Concessions: SPT Ferry Card, SPT Companion Ferry Card and Blue badge concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please carry your concession card with you.

Group passengers: for tickets purchased online for any number of travelling companions the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to all legs of the journey. If you are unsure whether all group members will travel together, please make separate transactions.

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Train connections are not guaranteed as some trains arrive/depart with less than the necessary transfer time. Please visit ScotRail's website for the latest info before travelling. ScotRail

Port and vessel facilities

This route operates a 'Turn Up and Go' service. You are required to choose a preferred departure date when booking, but your ticket is valid for any date and sailing within the selected timetable period (summer or winter).

Find fares for your journey below. Vehicle pricing does not include driver.

Summer 2026

Valid from 27 March 2026

Passenger	Single	Return
Adult	£4.35	£8.70
Child	£2.20	£4.40
Adult SPT Concession	£2.20	£4.00
Adult SPT Companion	£2.20	£4.40

Vehicle	Single	Return
Car	£15.50	£31.00
Motorcycle	£7.75	£15.50
Baggage Trailer <2.5m	£7.75	£15.50
Trailer 2.51-6m	£15.50	£31.00
Trailer 6.01-8m	£23.25	£46.50
Caravan <6m	£15.50	£31.00
Caravan 6.01-8m	£23.25	£46.50
Motorhome <6m	£15.50	£31.00
Motorhome 6.01-8m	£38.75	£77.50
Motorhome 8.01-10m	£46.50	£93.00
Motorhome 10.01-12m	£54.25	£108.50

View full summer fares list for this route

Ticket type	Single	Return
Pedal cycles	Free	Free

Groups of 6 or more pedal cycles must inform the relevant port office in advance of travel. It should be noted that we may not be able to offer the first sailing of choice, therefore groups may not always be able to travel together.
Light goods vehicles exceeding 6 metres in length, 3.5 tonnes in weight, 3 metres in height, or 2.3 metres in width are charged at commercial vehicle rate.
Commercial vehicle bookings are handled at individual ports. When calling your selected port to make a commercial vehicle booking, please select option 2 on a touch-tone phone. Contact Rothesay port office on 01700 502707 or Wemyss Bay on 01475 520521.

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Summer 2026