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5 September 2025
Troon port will be closed for essential linkspan works from Monday 8 September to Sunday 14 September. During this time, Arran services to Brodick will operate from Ardrossan only.
If you are new or unfamiliar with travel to/from Ardrossan - Brodick, we've shared some useful information to help you plan your journey below.
View the timetable MV Isle of Arran will operate between Ardrossan-Brodick.
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For information on facilities available at our ports, please check our port pages.
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Space on some sailings is limited – and we do recommend buying your ticket in advance – even if you’re a foot passenger. Anyone arriving at the port without a confirmed booking can’t be guaranteed travel.
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The following free shuttle bus timetable will operate between Troon port and Ardrossan port from Monday 8 September to Sunday 14 September.
Bus depart Ardrossan: 09:30
Bus depart Troon: 10:15
Bus depart Ardrossan 15:00
Bus depart Troon: 15:45
During this period, there will be no shuttle bus service between Troon port and Troon train station or within the Troon port car park.
The published shuttle bus timetable between Troon port/Ardrossan port, Troon port/Troon train station and Troon port car park will resume from Monday 15 September.
The car park at Ardrossan port will open during the following times:
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 September - 08:30-18:00
Monday 8 - Sunday 14 September - 06:00-21:00
If you are returning from Brodick from 15 September to Troon, the Ardrossan car park will remain open for returning passengers to collect their cars. A free shuttle bus will also be in operation between Troon port to Ardrossan port from 15 September. View shuttle bus times.
Troon port car park will remain open during the period of the port closure. If you are returning to Ardrossan from Brodick but left your car in Troon car park, there will be a free shuttle bus between Ardrossan and Troon port. Timings can be found in the shuttle bus section above for travel between Monday 8 and Sunday 14 September.
The Coffee Cabin at Ardrossan port will be open from Monday 8 September to Sunday 14 September.
The Coffee Cabin at Troon port will be closed during this period and reopen on Monday 15 September.
We offer an alternative crossing to/from Arran via our non-bookable Claonaig – Lochranza route.
If you are new to this route, read our useful information to help with planning your journey between Claonaig and Lochranza.
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