Supplementary information

Until Further Notice
The passenger lift onboard MV Alfred is currently out of order. Please be advised the stair lift is in working order.

If any passengers have any concerns, please contact us on 0800 066 5000. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Payment Information - We are currently unable to accept cash payments at Troon. If you are purchasing tickets at Troon ticket office (subject to availability), please do so using a card or contactless payment method. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple, Google or Samsung Pay.

Wednesday 7th August

In order to provide additional capacity, the following amended timetable will operate-

Depart Troon - 08:35 (delayed 08:30)
Arrive Brodick - 09:55
Depart Brodick - 10:25 (delayed 10:20)
Arrive Troon - 11:45

Depart Troon - 12:45 (early 13:30)
Arrive Brodick - 14:05
Depart Brodick - 14:35 (early 15:20)
Arrive Troon - 15:55

Depart Troon - 16:25 (additional sailing)
Arrive Brodick - 17:45
Depart Brodick - 18:15 (additional sailing)
Arrive Troon - 19:35

Thursdays 15th and 22nd August

In order to provide additional capacity, the following amended timetable will operate-

Depart Troon - 08:35 (delayed 08:30)
Arrive Brodick - 09:55
Depart Brodick - 10:25 (delayed 10:20)
Arrive Troon - 11:45

Depart Troon - 12:45 (early 13:30)
Arrive Brodick - 14:05
Depart Brodick - 14:35 (early 15:20)
Arrive Troon - 15:55

Depart Troon - 16:25 (additional sailing)
Arrive Brodick - 17:45
Depart Brodick - 18:15 (additional sailing)
Arrive Troon - 19:35

Until Further Notice

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.

Vehicle customers

Following ramp modifications, services operated by MV Alfred can now accommodate all types of vehicles, with the exception of motorhomes over 6 metres or any vehicle towing a caravan. If you are travelling in a motorhome, please make your booking via our Customer Engagement Centre or port of departure. Any customers with a motorhome wishing to travel on this route must be under 6 metres. Customers travelling in motorhomes over 6 metres or in a vehicle towing a caravan are advised to sail from Ardrossan instead. View Ardrossan - Brodick timetable.

Alternative routes to/from Arran - did you know there are two other options for travel to Arran? You can also travel from Ardrossan to Brodick or from Claonaig to Lochranza.

Customer FAQ’s

Please ensure you read our frequently asked questions for essential information on travel to/from Troon, including booking information, car parking and facilities at the Port and the latest travel advice for Sunday 14 to Sunday 21 July during The Open Championship. 

Shuttle Bus Information

Caledonian MacBrayne will be providing a shuttle bus service between Troon train station and Troon ferry terminal, to support foot passengers using the Troon-Brodick service. Shuttle Bus information can be found here (which includes details on slight changes to the operation during The Open Championship at Troon, from Sunday 14 July to Sunday 21 July.)

Saturday 10th August

Passengers travelling to the Brodick Highland Games on Saturday 10th August are strongly encouraged to make a booking in advance as spaces will be limited. Anyone arriving at the port without a confirmed booking cannot be guaranteed travel.

Retail Service

Please note that there is currently no retail offering onboard MV Alfred, so please factor this into your journey plans.

There are now 2 vending machines in the Troon waiting area. The first vending machine contains cold drinks and snacks, and the second vending machine contains hot drinks. Please note that the vending machines only accept card payment.

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.

Last Updated: 27 Jul 2024 05:58