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Route information

Key information

Ardrossan - Brodick route information

Timetable: This service will temporarily operate between Troon-Brodick due to weather conditions. An alternative timetable will be in operation. Full details in our service status and information page.

Tickets: Book your ticket in advance of travel, including foot passengers.

Check-in: Check-in for vehicles is 30 minutes prior to departure. Check-in for foot passengers is 10 minutes prior to departure.

Late check-in: Late check in may result in space being reallocated or vehicles being refused carriage.

Journey Information

  • Your travel checklist: Read our passenger travel checklist to ensure you’re prepared for travel from Troon, including advice on bookings, shuttle buses, parking and facilities etc. 
  • Timetable notes (not sure about this title): No service on 25 December and 1 January. 
  • Ticket information: Check ticket types and fares. 
  • Concessions on this route: SPT Ferry Card, SPT Companion Ferry Card and Blue badge concessions are available online and can be applied to your ticket. Please continue to carry your concession card or equivalent when travelling.
  • Transport connections: Visit traveline scotland – the journey planner for all bus, rail, coach, air and ferry services in Scotland. Train times displayed on the pdf timetable for this route are valid until 9 December 2024.
  • Travelling by vehicle: Visit our blog for driving on the island’s single-track roads.
  • Commercial vehicles: Commercial bookings are handled by individual ports. Please call Ardrossan on 01294 443130 or Brodick on 01770 460361 and select option 2 from a touch tone phone. 

Guidance

  • CheckAll vehicle drivers and their passengers must be in possession of a valid travel ticket and be available for boarding no later than 30 minutes before departure otherwise travel cannot be guaranteed
  • CheckCampervans and motorhomes: Find out more on motorhome, campervan and caravan standby process.
  • CheckTravelling with bikes/equipment: If you're travelling as a foot passenger and bringing your bike or equipment (kayak / paddleboard etc), please add these to your ticket.

Available timetables

Port and vessel facilities