ARRAN:
Ardrossan (ARD) - Brodick (BRO)
Be aware
Service updates
Friday 20 September
Due to the forecast of strong Easterly winds, all sailings from the 11:05 departing Brodick onwards are liable to diversion or cancellation at short notice.
There will be a review at 08:30 on Friday morning regarding these sailings.
Saturday 21st September
Due to the forecast of strong Easterly winds the following timetable will operate to and from Troon and not Ardrossan:
Depart Troon - 07:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 18:40
Depart Brodick - 08:50, 12:50 and 16:50
We are in the process of updating our booking system to reflect these changes.
Customers affected by this disruption will be contacted directly by the ports.
A bus has been organised to take foot passengers from Ardrossan, departing at 06:00, 10:00, 14:00 and 17:40 to meet sailings now departing Troon.
A bus will also meet the vessel’s arrival in Troon to transport foot passengers that have been displaced from Ardrossan.
Sunday 22nd September
Due to strong Easterly winds the following amended timetable will operate:
Departs Brodick - 08:20 Arrives Troon - 09:40 (diverted from Ardrossan)
Departs Troon 10:30 (delayed 09:45 diverted from Ardrossan) Arrives Brodick - 11:50
There will be a bus organised to depart Ardrossan at 09:30 to connect to the 10:30 departing Troon.
A bus will also meet the vessel's arrival in Troon to transport foot passengers that have been displaced from Ardrossan.
Sailings will then divert back to Ardrossan as follows –
Departs Brodick - 12:20, 15:20 and 19:05
Departs Ardrossan - 13:50 and 17:35
We are in the process of updating our booking system to reflect these changes.
Customers affected by this disruption will be contacted directly by the ports.
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We’ll keep customers informed should there be any further changes in connection to this route. If you’ve not already done so, download our app or follow our X (Twitter) @CalMac_Updates so we can provide you with timely updates, with the latest information we have available. Alternatively, you can also sign up to our service status text updates.
Reason: weather conditions
Last Updated: 19 Sep 2024 19:50
Supplementary information
Bookings for the winter timetable period 21 October 2024 – 27 March 2025 are now open. Full details on how to book in our customer update.
MV Isle of Arran Passenger Lift
The passenger lift onboard MV Isle of Arran is currently out of use. We are currently contacting customers that have advised they require assistance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. There is limited availability on MV Alfred sailings from Troon/Brodick for customers requiring use of a passenger lift. Engineer attendance is being arranged and an update will be provided as soon as possible.
Until 29 September
Scotrail will introduce a temporary timetable, this will impact various onward travel connections across the network. For further details please visit www.scotrail.co.uk prior to your journey.
Ardrossan-Brodick summer timetable (from 29 March 2024 - 20 October 2024)
Due to MV Caledonian Isles having to undertake significant steelwork repairs, we have reviewed our deployment plans for the summer period.
MV Isle of Arran will continue to operate the Ardrossan-Brodick service. View timetable here.
If space is not available on the Ardrossan-Brodick service, there are two other options for travel to Arran. You can also travel from Troon-Brodick (up to/including 19 October, except caravans and motorhomes over 6 metres), and on our turn-up-and-go Claonaig-Lochranza service.
Due to a smaller vessel operating the Ardrossan-Brodick service, we strongly encourage all customers – including foot passengers – to book in advance, in order to guarantee their space and avoid disappointment.
Update on MV Caledonian Isles
Repairs to MV Caledonian Isles are continuing to progress. The vessel will return to service following the completion of successful repairs and sea trials. For the latest information, read our Customer Update.
Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases. If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online.
Connecting Services - For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely.
Stay Safe - When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details.
Last Updated: 19 Sep 2024 19:50
