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Troon - Brodick

Winter timetable - 20 October 2025 - 26 March 2026

20 October - 28 December: View and/or download the timetable for this period in the timetables tab.

29 December - 4 January: MV Alfred will operate an amended timetable between 29 December and 4 January. See timetable here

5 January - 26 March : The timetable is still being confirmed.

Summer timetables 2026: Read the latest update on the planned release of our summer 2026 timetables. We will keep our customers updated with final dates and timings for release shortly.

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.

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 and Claonaig/Tarbert to Lochranza. (Tarbert (Loch Fyne) - Lochranza operates winter timetable only.)

Guidance

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  • CheckNo service 25 December and 1 January
  • CheckIf your sailing is disrupted or cancelled, find out more about Passenger rights

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