Getting Here
Ferry timetable
You need to plan your journey around the Calmac ferries to Arran, which depart from Ardrossan, Troon, or Claonaig.
Links to current timetables:
Ardrossan - Brodick : https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/ardrossan-brodick/#timetables
Troon - Brodick : https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/troon-brodick/#timetables
Claonaig - Lochranza : https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/claonaig-tarbert-loch-fyne-lochranza/#timetables
Getting to Ardrossan Harbour and Troon
- Rail - there are direct trains from Glasgow Central.
- Car - We recommend leaving your car in the secure car park at Ardrossan Harbour or Troon and coming over as a foot passenger. If you bring a car, you should book the ferry in good time because it gets very full during the summer months. There is a municipal car park at Lamlash.
- Air - Glasgow Airport, then shuttle bus to Paisley Gilmour Street (10 minutes) for direct trains to Ardrossan Harbour. From Edinburgh Airport it takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes, via Buchanan Bus Station.
Crossing to Holy Isle
Bus 323 from the terminal at Brodick connects with the Calmac ferry and takes you to Lamlash Pier in about 10 minutes.
From here Lamlash Cruises - a separate company from us - operate a small ferry to Holy Isle between April and end October. The trip takes about 15 minutes. They offer daily trips for day visitors, as well as bringing on guests coming for one of our courses, retreats or workshops.
The crossing to the Holy Isle depends on the timing of low tide in Lamlash Bay. Therefore, when you book your stay we'll send you a confirmation email, detailing the crossing times for your specific dates.
Please do not book your travel until you have received your confirmation email.
Please note you need to book your crossing to the Holy Isle with Lamlash Cruises.
For further information and booking details:
Facebook https://m.facebook.com/holyisleferry
Website www.lamlashcruises.org.uk
Email lamlashcruises@gmail.com
Phone 07904846765
Weather and sea conditions can sometimes prevent crossings. Holy Isle office staff watch the weather closely and liaise daily with the operators of Lamlash Cruises. If disruption looks possible, we'll do our best to warn you a few days in advance.