Your guide to travelling with us to the Brodick Highland Games

Your journey to Arran  

We do expect our ferries to be busier than usual to Arran around the time of the Brodick Highland Games.  

Information on sailings between Troon-Brodick  

You can stay up to date with the latest information on the route via the service status page – we'll always share any important information or updates for travel on these pages.  

Download our app and save ‘Troon-Brodick’ as a favourite route to receive push notifications on updates for the service.

There are currently no Arran services operating between Ardrossan and Brodick.

Tickets 

Not yet got your ferry ticket?  

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.

If you’ve still to purchase your ticket for the ferry, select the buy tickets button below:  

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Alternative routes to Arran

In addition to the crossing between Troon-Brodick, we also operate an alternative Turn Up and Go ferry service between Claonaig on the east coast of the Kintyre peninsula and Lochranza in the north of Arran. We do expect this route to be busier than usual. Wait times may be extended and space on your preferred sailing is not guaranteed. Find out more about travelling on our Claonaig - Lochranza route.

Rail and Sail tickets  

If you are planning to purchase a Rail and Sail ticket with ScotRail, when you arrive at Troon train station, travel on our free shuttle bus to the Troon ferry terminal, then proceed to the ticket office within the Troon ferry terminal prior to queuing for the ferry, and exchange the Rail and Sail ticket for an CalMac ticket. The Rail and Sail coupon is not a ticket for the ferry.

Already purchased your ticket?  

Great. You’re ready to sail. Have your QR code ready to scan by our team when you check in at the car lanes or if you're travelling as a foot passenger when you are in the queue to board the ferry.

Travelling in a group  

If you plan to travel in a group, and you have purchased your tickets online, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to all legs of the journey.  

If you have yet to purchase your tickets, and you are unsure whether all group members will travel together, please make separate transactions so you are covered for all eventualities. Please book in advance of travel, even if you’re a foot passenger as we expect the service to be very busy.

Arriving at Troon

Troon port postcode: KA10 6HH

For information on travel to Troon and what to expect at the port, please check our dedicated page which contains everything you need to know about travelling from/to Troon – from how the car parks operate, to the free shuttle bus from Troon train station to the port and back again, and between the car park and the ferry terminal, as well as other hints and tips.

For information on what to expect at Brodick port, you can check our dedicated port page too. 

Travelling by foot / bike 

Our Troon port FAQ will provide you with all you need to know about arriving in Troon ferry terminal and our shuttle bus page provides further details of the free service connecting the train station to the ferry terminal at Troon.  

For additional handy hints and tips to help you plan for arriving at the port, and embarkation onto the ferry, as a foot or bike passenger, visit our pre-travel checklist.

Information on public transport  

If you’re travelling as a foot passenger, you can check public transport connections via bus and train via Traveline Scotland's Opens in new windowJourneyPlanner.  

Free shuttle bus – Troon train station to Troon ferry terminal  

If you’re travelling by train to Troon, there’s a free shuttle bus service available at Troon train station which will take you to Troon ferry terminal. Follow the signs at the station to find the departure point.

There’s also a free shuttle bus service available from Ardrossan ferry terminal to Troon ferry terminal as there are currently no Arran services operating from Ardrossan to Brodick.  

Travelling by vehicle to Troon port  

If you’re leaving your car at Troon -  follow the signage for the car park when you arrive. There are charges at the Troon ferry terminal car park – and our Troon port FAQ page will let you know what to expect.  

If you’re being dropped off, the signage will direct you to the drop off point too.  

There’s also a shuttle bus connecting the car park to the ferry terminal.

Boarding the ferry at Troon  

Foot passengers/bikes will board the ferry next to the Troon ferry terminal, please follow directions from our port team and have your QR code ready to be scanned. If you think you might need some extra assistance from us, please do let us know and we’ll do our best to help – please get in contact at least 48 hours prior to travel, if possible. 

If you’re taking your vehicle onto the ferry, when you arrive at Troon ferry terminal, follow signage to the check-in lane for vehicles, where our port team will be available to check you in and scan your ticket.

There’s additional handy hints and tips including information on embarkation onto the ferry with a vehicle and facilities available on our Troon port FAQ and our pre-travel checklist.

Arriving in Brodick

When arriving at Brodick - you’ll see the usual bus service stops close to the port – and you can find out more via Traveline Scotland's Opens in new windowJourneyPlanner.  

The Highland Games are around a half mile walk from the ferry terminal.

Vehicle passengers will disembark by following the directions of our crew when leaving the car deck and then following the signage to exit the port. 

Thank you and enjoy your time in Arran – and the Highland Games.