I didn’t know this route existed, planning a wee trip to Lochranza and thought I would only have the option of train to ardrosan. Thanks for sharing this way.🏴😃
If you're traveling by Citylink, I would recommend going on an weekend were you got a longer connection time. Because there's a 10 minute walk between the bus stop at templehill road and the terminal building at Troon. You can also travel by train to Troon and get a shuttle bus that leaves from St Meddans Street bus stop under the railway bridge which takes you to the terminal building.
I note that you travelled on a weekend when the services connect together well. If you were to try and travel on a weekday you would not manage. The bus arrives at Troon 15 mins before the scheduled departure time. This does not get you to the ship before the last check in time. Additionally, on the return, the bus leaves Troon 10 mins after the vessels scheduled arrival time. You do not have time to get off the ship and to the bus. I went down a few days back to watch Alfred arrive, she was slightly late, this meant the bus which people might have already bought a ticket for left 5 mins before the ship even fully berthed. The weekday schedule needs drastically rethought as I don’t think anyone actually gave the timings any thought to begin with.
Unfortunately the 922 doesn't really link up with the ferry, which is just stupid. There's no wonder why the service haven't been well used, if it doesn't even link in with the ferry and that they don't even drop you off outside the terminal building. Unless Citylink improves the service, I really doubt that this service is going to last into 2025.
My first observation is that this service is being run on a shoestring. The walk from the bus to the terminal and from the terminal to the vessel is fine for a young person like yourself, but I would find it a major disadvantage (65+). Also all access to the passenger areas is by stairs (or companionways). A major stumbling block for peeople with any walking disability. No, this service is not for the likes of me.
Luckily today (19th of May) Citylink has announced that their 922 service will now operate into Troon ferry terminal and to pick-up and drop-off people at the terminal building itself.
@@Scottish_Transport_Explorer Well, that is some good news, but it still leaves the trek between the terminal and the vessel. Not to be contemplated on a wet, windy day. and there is still the access to the passenger accomodation to be considered. Certainly not step-free.
"the legroom (on the coach) is poor" - That's a pretty useless statement to anyone who doesn't know how tall you are. Maybe something like "I'm 1m75cm (about average for a male) and find the seats cramped"? On the ferry; the usual Audiots strike again I hear.
I didn’t know this route existed, planning a wee trip to Lochranza and thought I would only have the option of train to ardrosan. Thanks for sharing this way.🏴😃
If you're traveling by Citylink, I would recommend going on an weekend were you got a longer connection time. Because there's a 10 minute walk between the bus stop at templehill road and the terminal building at Troon.
You can also travel by train to Troon and get a shuttle bus that leaves from St Meddans Street bus stop under the railway bridge which takes you to the terminal building.
No problem Gmctedd 😄👍
Agree the coach could drop you nearer the ferry, which could at least have a coffee machine onboard.
The Alfred has the facilities but are not allowed to provide them as per the contract. For such a quick journey, it is hardly required.
I note that you travelled on a weekend when the services connect together well. If you were to try and travel on a weekday you would not manage. The bus arrives at Troon 15 mins before the scheduled departure time. This does not get you to the ship before the last check in time. Additionally, on the return, the bus leaves Troon 10 mins after the vessels scheduled arrival time. You do not have time to get off the ship and to the bus. I went down a few days back to watch Alfred arrive, she was slightly late, this meant the bus which people might have already bought a ticket for left 5 mins before the ship even fully berthed. The weekday schedule needs drastically rethought as I don’t think anyone actually gave the timings any thought to begin with.
Unfortunately the 922 doesn't really link up with the ferry, which is just stupid. There's no wonder why the service haven't been well used, if it doesn't even link in with the ferry and that they don't even drop you off outside the terminal building. Unless Citylink improves the service, I really doubt that this service is going to last into 2025.
Reclining seats on coaches are terrible for the person behind. Shouldn't exist.
My first observation is that this service is being run on a shoestring. The walk from the bus to the terminal and from the terminal to the vessel is fine for a young person like yourself, but I would find it a major disadvantage (65+). Also all access to the passenger areas is by stairs (or companionways). A major stumbling block for peeople with any walking disability. No, this service is not for the likes of me.
Luckily today (19th of May) Citylink has announced that their 922 service will now operate into Troon ferry terminal and to pick-up and drop-off people at the terminal building itself.
@@Scottish_Transport_Explorer Well, that is some good news, but it still leaves the trek between the terminal and the vessel. Not to be contemplated on a wet, windy day. and there is still the access to the passenger accomodation to be considered. Certainly not step-free.
"the legroom (on the coach) is poor" - That's a pretty useless statement to anyone who doesn't know how tall you are. Maybe something like "I'm 1m75cm (about average for a male) and find the seats cramped"?
On the ferry; the usual Audiots strike again I hear.
Thanks for the feedback. I don't know my exact height but I'll definitely add that to future videos once I figure that out.