Troon – Brodick
Firth of Clyde · Arran · about 1 hr 20 min
Calls at
Troon → Brodick
Usual vessel
MV AlfredNot confirmed
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list — this is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Typical service
Daily when Ardrossan is off
Troon → Brodick
- 10:15→ 11:35Troon → BrodickDaily
Usually MV Alfred • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Does not run every week on wed
- 14:10→ 15:30Troon → BrodickMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Usually MV Alfred • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 18:10→ 19:30Troon → BrodickMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Usually MV Alfred • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Brodick → Troon
- 07:30→ 08:50Brodick → TroonMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Usually MV Alfred • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 12:05→ 13:25Brodick → TroonDaily
Usually MV Alfred • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 16:00→ 17:20Brodick → TroonMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Usually MV Alfred • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Also serves these ports
Next sailing
in 7 hr 50 min10:15 → 11:35
Troon → Brodick
Check before travelling
Be at the pier by
- With a car09:30(45 min before)
- On foot09:45(30 min before)
- Caravan or motorhome09:15(1 hr before)
Does not run every week on wed
Service updates
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:10- Check before travellingMon 7 Sept – Fri 9 Oct
Arran service information for Monday 7 September to Thursday 8 October
To allow for essential harbour upgrade works at Ardrossan, the assigned vessel and the assigned vessel will operate a Troon-Brodick service between Monday 7 September to Thursday 8 October. There will be no sailings to/from Ardrossan during this period. View Troon – Brodick timetable operating Monday 7 September to Thursday 8 October. **Shuttle bus information** A shuttle bus service will operate between Ardrossan port - Troon port to connect with the assigned vessel sailings. Ardrossan to Troon bus departs one hour before the assigned vessel sailings. Troon to Ardrossan bus departs 20 minutes after the assigned vessel arrival in Troon. An additional shuttle bus service will continue to operate between Troon train station and Troon port. **Alternative route** View information on our alternative Turn up and Go route Claonaig - Lochranza.
- Check before travellingFri 28 Aug – Mon 19 Oct
the assigned vessel is operating services to/from Troon
Reason: Operational / Technical
the assigned vessel will continue to operate the Troon – Brodick service until Sunday 18 October with an amended timetable. [View the amended timetable operating until Sunday 18 October.][2] There is no hot meals service on onboard the assigned vessel. However, there is a cold drinks/snacks vending machine located in the passenger lounge that accepts both cash and card. Refreshments including hot drinks and snacks are available from Troon port. Cash and card payments are accepted. [the assigned vessel operates the published summer timetable on Ardrossan-Brodick.][3] **Until Further Notice** Please be advised that the assigned vessel is currently operating with reduced thrusters due to a technical issue. During periods of adverse weather, operations will be reduced. [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/troon-brodick/#timetables [2]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/troon-brodick/#timetables [3]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/service-status#/service-status/003/sailings
- InformationSun 26 Oct – Thu 15 Oct
Shuttle Bus
**Train station - Troon ferry terminal shuttle bus** View Troon train station - Troon ferry terminal shuttle bus information.
- InformationMon 6 Apr – Mon 30 Nov
the assigned vessel Vehicle Customers
the assigned vessel can 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 of any size, please make your booking via our Customer Engagement Centre or port of departure. Any customers with a motorhome over 6 meters must travel on Ardrossan-Brodick or via our Claonaig-Lochranza service. [View information on travelling via Claonaig-Lochranza.][1] [1]: https://www.calmac.co.uk/faqs/before-you-travel/what-information-do-i-need-to-know-when-travelling-on-the-claonaig-lochranza-service/
- InformationTue 7 Jul – Mon 8 Mar
Winter timetable 2026/2027
The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online. To allow for further community consultations bookings are not currently open. We will provide an update as soon as possible. Bookings for Ardrossan - Brodick are open. Read our customer update for more information
- InformationMon 17 Nov – Fri 26 Nov
Car parking at Troon
The owners of Troon port, Associated British Ports, operate the car park at the port. Please be advised that charges apply. Read our frequently asked questions on travel to/from Troon for further details on car parking and other useful information about what to expect at the port.
- InformationMon 25 Nov – Tue 30 Nov
Subscriber texts
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- InformationMon 14 Jul – Fri 28 Jul
Information
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Times are subject to change; book via calmac.co.uk/timetables.