Brodick – Ardrossan
Ferries to Scotland
Brodick – Ardrossan
Ferries to Scotland
There are around 4 daily and 30 weekly sailings from Brodick to Ardrossan. This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Brodick Ardrossan ferry sailings typically depart Brodick at around 08:20. The last ferry usually departs at 19:20.
The average duration of a Brodick Ardrossan ferry is around 55m. The fastest sailings are approximately 55m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 4 daily sailings and up to 30 weekly ferry sailings from Brodick to Ardrossan. These sailings are provided by Caledonian MacBrayne. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Brodick Ardrossan ferry prices typically range between $40.55* and $152.96*. The average price is typically $92.2*. The cheapest Brodick Ardrossan ferry prices start from $23.16*. The average price for a foot passenger is $40.88*. The average price for a car is $108.81*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Brodick and Ardrossan is approximately 22.2 miles (35.7km) or 19.3 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Brodick and Ardrossan with Caledonian MacBrayne. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Brodick to Ardrossan.
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| Brodick - Ardrossan Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Caledonian MacBrayne | |
| Average Price | A$92* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 30 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 55m | |
| First Ferry | 08:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:20 | |
| Distance | 19 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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 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.
