Ardrossan – Brodick
Firth of Clyde · Arran · about 55 min
Calls at
Ardrossan → Brodick
Usual vessel
MV Caledonian IslesNot confirmed
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list — this is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Typical service
Daily, multiple sailings
Ardrossan → Brodick
- 09:45→ 10:40Ardrossan → BrodickDaily
Usually MV Caledonian Isles • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 12:30→ 13:25Ardrossan → BrodickDaily
Usually MV Caledonian Isles • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 15:15→ 16:10Ardrossan → BrodickSun
Usually MV Caledonian Isles • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 18:00→ 18:55Ardrossan → BrodickDaily
Usually MV Caledonian Isles • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Brodick → Ardrossan
- 11:05→ 12:00Brodick → ArdrossanDaily
Usually MV Caledonian Isles • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 13:50→ 14:45Brodick → ArdrossanSun
Usually MV Caledonian Isles • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
- 16:40→ 17:35Brodick → ArdrossanDaily
Usually MV Caledonian Isles • Not confirmed
Regular schedule
Also serves these ports
Next sailing
in 7 hr 20 min09:45 → 10:40
Ardrossan → Brodick
Disrupted
Be at the pier by
- With a car09:00(45 min before)
- On foot09:15(30 min before)
- Caravan or motorhome08:45(1 hr before)
Service updates
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 00:10- DisruptedSat 5 Sept – Mon 7 Sept
Sunday 6 September
Reason: Operational
Due to operational reasons, the 19:20 sailing departing Brodick will divert to Troon. View passenger rights information for guidance on what you might be entitled to and how to claim.
- DisruptedMon 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. **Impacted bookings** **Monday 7 September to Thursday 8 October** – Our system has been updated to reflect this change and all impacted customers have been contacted. All sailings are open for new bookings and amendments. **Alternative route** View information on our alternative Turn up and Go route Claonaig - Lochranza.
- Check before travellingMon 24 Aug – Wed 2 Sept
the assigned vessel Passenger Lift
the assigned vessel will operate between Tuesday 25 August – Tuesday 1 September. Please note that the passenger lift on the assigned vessel is currently out of service.
- Check before travellingMon 24 Aug – Wed 2 Sept
Until Tuesday 1 September
Reason: Operational
The essential maintenance planned to the assigned vessel cylinder heads will take place until Tuesday 1 September. the assigned vessel will operate on the Ardrossan-Brodick service.
- Check before travellingThu 3 Sept – Sat 28 Aug
From Wednesday 3 September Until Further Notice
Due to a technical issue with the Port Mezzanine deck on the assigned vessel, vehicle capacity will be reduced. An update regarding repairs to the Mezzanine deck will be provided as soon as possible.
- InformationWed 5 Nov – Thu 12 Nov
Additional routes to Arran
There are two other options for travel to Arran. the assigned vessel currently operates the Troon-Brodick service. View information on our alternative Turn up and Go route Claonaig - Lochranza.
- InformationTue 7 Jul – Mon 8 Mar
Winter timetable 2026/2027
The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and bookings are open.
- InformationMon 25 Nov – Tue 30 Nov
Subscriber texts
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- InformationMon 14 Jul – Thu 31 Aug
Information
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Times are subject to change; book via calmac.co.uk/timetables.