May be disrupted tomorrow: operational
Wednesday 30 September This service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice due to adverse weather. Wednesdays until 18 October Throughout the summer 2026 timetable, there are fewer afternoon sailings every Wednesday. This allows us to carry out pre-emptive maint…
Status from CalMac, updated 23:06
Wemyss Bay → Rothesay
Rothesay → Wemyss Bay
Firth of Clyde · crossing takes about 35 min
Wednesdays until 18 October
Reason: Operational
Alternative Route Colintraive-Rhubodach
Winter 2026/27 timetable
The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and open for advance purchase. Read our ticket validity guidance before purchasing tickets.
A8/A78 roadworks
Subscriber texts
Information
Road times on the main approaches.
Glasgow → Wemyss Bay
M8 / A78
Typically 50m, not a live time
Edinburgh → Wemyss Bay
M8 / A78
Typically 1h 35m, not a live time
Checked once when you tap it, not tracked. Turn it off any time.
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Allow extra at peak times, on single-track roads and in poor weather, and check the road before a long run. Tap a leave-by time for live traffic and turn-by-turn directions in your own map app.
Wemyss Bay station
At the ferry terminal, 191 m from the pier. Inverclyde Line, from Glasgow Central.
Times and disruption come from National Rail, not from us, and open in your browser. Ferries do not hold for late trains, check both before you travel.
Wemyss Bay → Rothesay
MV ArgyleAt berth
Her status is about the ship, not about your sailing: this route has a live service notice.
Which vessel actually runs today is on the vessels list . This is the usual assignment, not a rota.
Daily, half-hourly at peak
Times are subject to change; book via calmac.co.uk/timetables.