Port information
Caledonian MacBrayne
Shore Road
Wemyss Bay
PA18 6AR
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Wemyss Bay port
Located on the Firth of Clyde, Wemyss Bay is historical village with a real sense of character – not least in its impressive Victorian train station. It is also the departure point across the water to beautiful Bute and its main town of Rothesay.
Wemyss Bay port
Located on the Firth of Clyde, Wemyss Bay is historical village with a real sense of character – not least in its impressive Victorian train station. It is also the departure point across the water to beautiful Bute and its main town of Rothesay.
Opening hours
Please check the seasonal opening house for the Wemyss Bay port office.
Key information
- You cannot reserve a specific sailing on this route. However, we advise you purchase your ticket in advance.
- If you arrive at the port without a ticket we may still be able to carry you. Please proceed to the ticket office.
- Pre-Booking of vehicles is strongly recommended.
- Crossing Time: 35 minutes.
- Departs hourly – check timetable for exact sailing times.
- Operates all year round.
- Connecting rail services at Wemyss Bay.
Check in process
Vehicles
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
- Please present your ticket to a staff member upon arrival.
- If the size of your vehicle differs from that declared, you may incur an additional fee.
- We reserve the right to amend your booking appropriately on arrival.
Nearby
- Fill up for your adventure at the local petrol station, just 250 metres from the port
- Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs and essentials from the local shop, half a mile away from the terminal
- Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Wemyss Bay to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available
Nearby
- Fill up for your adventure at the local petrol station, just 250 metres from the port
- Make sure you have plenty of cash for those island souvenirs and essentials from the local shop, half a mile away from the terminal
- Check out the Visit Scotland guide to Wemyss Bay to learn more about the fabulous food and drink offerings available
Connections
- Train: Connect with trains to Glasgow at Wemyss Bay Station, adjacent to the port
- Buses: Catch the frequent McGills Buses service, just 25 metres from the terminal
- Taxi rank: Or pick up a local taxi outside the port or book ahead: Inverclyde Taxis 01475 734563
Connections
- Train: Connect with trains to Glasgow at Wemyss Bay Station, adjacent to the port
- Buses: Catch the frequent McGills Buses service, just 25 metres from the terminal
- Taxi rank: Or pick up a local taxi outside the port or book ahead: Inverclyde Taxis 01475 734563
