1
Choose your preferred language. We speak English and 42 other languages.
International Sites
Ardrossan
Brodick
Ferry to Isle of Arran
Open Ticket??

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Open Ticket?

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Trip Details
Outbound
Return Trip
Home / Europe / Isle of Arran / Brodick / Ardrossan Brodick Ferry

Latest offers for Ardrossan - Brodick

View all Special Offers

Ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick

Depending on the season their are usually 5 daily and 31 weekly sailings between Ardrossan and Brodick.Caledonian MacBrayne provides the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick. Ardrossan Brodick ferries take around 55 minutes. The ferry costs between $51.66 and $184.17, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ardrossan to Brodick.

What's the ferry schedule from Ardrossan to Brodick?

The earliest Ardrossan Brodick ferry typically departs Ardrossan at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.

How long is the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick?

Ferries from Ardrossan to Brodick sail in around 55 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Ardrossan Brodick Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 31 weekly sailings from Ardrossan to Brodick provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost fromArdrossan to Brodick?

The price of a ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick typically range between $51.66* and $184.17*. On average the Ardrossan Brodick ferry is $139.25*. The cheapest Ardrossan Brodick ferry prices start from $51.66*. The average price for a foot passenger is $51.66*. The average price for a car is $139.25*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2025.

What is the distance from Ardrossan to Brodick?

The distance between Ardrossan to Brodick is approximately 22 miles (36km) or 19 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick with a car?

Yes, Ardrossan Brodick ferries allow cars onboard with Caledonian MacBrayne between Ardrossan and Brodick. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Ardrossan and Brodick use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Ardrossan to Brodick?

Caledonian MacBrayne allow foot passengers on Ardrossan Brodick ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Ardrossan to Brodick.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Isle of Arran page.
Why use Direct Ferries?
category
Ferries from 4412 routes and 901 ports worldwide
category
Trusted by over 2.5 million customers
category
We arrange over 1.2 million ferry crossings / year
category
We check up to 1 million prices for our customers daily
Ardrossan - Brodick Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationScotland
DestinationIsle of Arran
No. of Operators1
OperatorsCaledonian MacBrayne
Average Price$139
Average Daily Sailings5
Average Weekly Sailings31
Average Sailing Duration55 m
Fastest Sailing Duration55 m
First Ferry07:00
Last Ferry20:30
Distance19 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Ardrossan to Brodick Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick?

    The ferry crossing time from Ardrossan to Brodick is approximately 55 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick?

    Ardrossan to Brodick ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick is $139.25. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Ardrossan to Brodick?

    Caledonian MacBrayne provide the ferries from Ardrossan to Brodick.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Ardrossan to Brodick?

    Book ferries from Ardrossan to Brodick through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Ardrossan to Brodick with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Ardrossan to Brodick with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Ardrossan and Brodick.

  • How far is Ardrossan to Brodick?

    The distance from Ardrossan to Brodick is 19 nautical miles.

Ardrossan Guide

Ardrossan Ferry Port

Ardrossan Harbour lies on the North Ayrshire coast in southwest Scotland, providing daily sailings across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. Completed in 1864, the harbour has a large seated waiting room and a coffee cabin with a supermarket just a five-minute walk away. The port is served by Ardossan Harbour railway station, Princes Street bus stop and a few short term car parking spaces in front of the terminal building If driving from Glasgow and Edinburgh, head west on the M8 and continue onto the A737 and B714 in Dalry, following signs to Ardrossan.


Brodick Guide

Brodick Ferry Port

Brodick Harbour is the main ferry terminal on the Isle of Arran, offering frequent crossings to Ardrossan on the Scottish mainland. The port is located just off the A841 on the east coast and provides a large waiting area, toilets and baby changing facilities. Just outside the building, you will find a taxi rank, bus stop and car parking spaces. Whilst you wait to depart, you can enjoy one of the excellent family-owned restaurants nearby or, if you have the time, play a few holes on the village’s excellent golf course. Brodick has a rich and varied wildlife, so be on the lookout for dolphins, seals and basking sharks en route to Ardrossan.

Ardrossan to Brodick Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Caledonian MacBrayne 07:00 07:55 55 minutes Sat, Sun
Caledonian MacBrayne 09:45 10:40 55 minutes Mon, Sat
Caledonian MacBrayne 12:30 13:25 55 minutes Sun
Caledonian MacBrayne 15:20 16:15 55 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Caledonian MacBrayne 18:00 18:55 55 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Caledonian MacBrayne 20:30 21:25 55 minutes Sat
The quickest way to make & manage your booking

Download the Direct Ferries app or manage your booking online through My Account

Download our app today
Manage my booking
App

Customer Service

Need help?

Visit our customer service page to find useful information on travelling by ferry, our FAQs, and how to contact us for help with your booking