General Information
- Departure Point accessibility explained
At Paddle Steamer Waverley, we are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all passengers, including those with accessibility needs.The accessibility of each departure point is categorised as follows:
| A | Category A departure points have no restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| B | These departure points may have access restrictions depending on local tidal conditions. |
| C | These departure points have access restrictions with no step-free access. |
Please note that at any departure point there may be steps at the gangway or once aboard Waverley.
Detailed accessibility information and guides may be downloaded from the Accessibility Information page here.
- what3words locations explained
Postal codes are not accurate enough to specify precise locations, especially in less densely populated areas. what3words uses combinations of three simple words to uniquely specify a 3-metre (10-foot) square anywhere in the world.
For example, Waverley sails from Tower Millennium Pier on the River Thames with a what3words location of privately.jolly.crew. Clicking or tapping on a what3words link will open your web browser and display the precise location on a map.
Alternatively you can download the what3words app from the Google Play and Apple App Store.
For more information, including how to use with Google Maps, visit the what3words.com website.
Departure Points Index
Departure Points
Ardrishaig A
- Pier Square, PA30 8DZ
prefect.cupcake.sideburns Waverley sails from the Timber Berth, Ardrishaig Harbour. Car parking 5 minutes walk from pier.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Ardrossan A
- Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, KA22 8ED
bond.sheet.unit Waverley sails from Ardrossan Harbour adjacent to the CalMac Ferry Terminal, KA22 8ED. Hourly train service to Ardrossan Harbour from Glasgow. 500+ Pay & Display spaces within Harbour area. Parking is not permitted in any other areas of the harbour. Please note the car park for the ferry terminal is currently closed.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Armadale A
- Armadale Pier, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS
computers.magical.adopt Free small public car park adjacent to Armadale ferry terminal with limited parking spaces.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Armadale Coach Connection - Armadale Pier Bus Stop, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS
Thursday May 14th: Armadale to Portree Coach Connection departs from Armadale Pier Bus Stop, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS at 9.30am.
Ayr A
- Compass Pier, South Harbour, KA7 1JT
cools.walking.clearing Waverley sails from Compass Pier adjacent to flats. Recommended that passengers use the Cromwell Road free car park opposite the Horizon Hotel but allow 15 minutes to reach Waverley's departure point. No parking is available adjacent to the harbour. Ayr railway station is approximately 20 minute walk, regular service to Paisley and Glasgow. Stagecoach West Scotland operate local bus Service 2A - Ayr Town Centre - Citadel Leisure Centre.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Blairmore A
- Blairmore Pier, PA23 8TJ
subsets.huddle.loom Waverley sails from Blairmore Pier. Parking available throughout Blairmore village. Bus connection from Dunoon operated by
West Coast Motors.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Some caution is needed as passengers must walk on pier timbers which have slight gaps between them and can be slippery when wet. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Brodick A
- Pier, Brodick, KA27 8AY
scan.frames.nightcap Parking available along seafront. Ferry service from Ardrossan / Troon (mainland) to Brodick operated by
Caledonian MacBrayne.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Campbeltown A
- Campbeltown Harbour, PA28 6ED
amber.case.meaty On street parking available throughout Campbeltown.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Craignure A
- Craignure Pier, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY
mash.wired.handbags Pay & Display parking adjacent to the Caledonian MacBrayne Ferry Terminal building including 16 free accessible spaces.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Crinan C
- Crinan Pier, Lochgilphead, PA31 8SW
dunk.bowls.decks Waverley sails from Crinan Pier, adjacent to the lock entrance to the canal basin. There is a small car park, next to the canal basin. Please note that the pier is accessed from the car park via narrow lock gates that require the use of a step at either end, this is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: No, the pier area is accessed via narrow lock gates that require the use of a step at either end. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Dunoon B
- Dunoon Breakwater Berth, PA23 7HJ
sand.sourcing.milkman Parking available adjacent to breakwater entrance. Ferry service from Gourock to Dunoon operated by
Caledonian MacBrayne. At certain states of low tide it is not possible to lift passengers over the gangway in wheelchairs. Please check with the Waverley office prior to booking.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: B May have access restrictions depending on local tidal conditions. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Low water can result in noticeably steep gangways. Process of boarding / disembarkation can therefore occasionally be difficult. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Edinburgh Coach Connection - Edinburgh Bus Station, 26 Elder St, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX
Edinburgh to Oban Coach Connections departs from Edinburgh Bus Station, 26 Elder Street, Edinburgh EH1 3DX - Stance 15 on Saturday May 16th at 7am, Sunday May 17th at 8.15am and Monday May 18th at 8am.
Fort William C
- Town Pier, PH33 6DB
area.salary.shelter Waverley will anchor off Fort William's Town Pier. Passengers will transfer from Town Pier to Waverley by Cruise Loch Linnhe's vessels acting as tender boats to Waverley. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender boat. Pay & Display parking available at West End Car Park and locally.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Access by tender boats unable to carry wheelchairs. |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Passengers will embark / disembark Waverley via tender boat at Fort William. This is unsuitable for passengers in wheelchairs. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Fort William Coach Connection - West End Car Park, PH33 6RQ
reclined.famed.cascade Sunday May 17th. Fort William to Oban Coach Connection departs from West End Car Park at 4.15pm (operated by West Coast Motors).
Gairloch A
- Gairloch Harbour, Pier Road, IV21 2BQ
dollar.goal.neatly Pay & Display parking available at Gairloch Harbour car park, Old Inn Road End, IV21 2BD.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Girvan A
- Girvan Harbour, KA26 9AJ
generated.seats.dozen Free parking available on and around quayside. Girvan railway station is approximately a 15 minute walk away.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Glasgow B
- Glasgow Science Centre, G51 1EA
kick.finds.hits Waverley berth is adjacent to the Science Centre Tower. Exhibition Centre railway station is approximately 20 minute walk away with regular service to city centre. Parking is available at the Science Centre car park, up to 9 hours £8.50, up to 12 hours £10, 12 hours and over £15. Allow 10 minutes to walk from the car park to the gangway. At certain states of low tide it is not possible to lift passengers over the gangway in wheelchairs. Please check prior to booking.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: B May have access restrictions depending on local tidal conditions. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Low water can result in noticeably steep gangways. Process of boarding / disembarkation can therefore occasionally be difficult. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Glasgow Coach Connection Largs - Buchanan Bus Station, G2 3NW
Glasgow to Largs Coach Connections depart from Buchanan Bus Station Stance 23, operated by Parks of Hamilton.
Glasgow Coach Connection Oban - Killermont Street, G2 3NX
combining.fixed.birds Glasgow to Oban Coach Connections depart from Killermont Street outside Buchanan Bus Station opposite John Lewis, G2 3NX on Saturday May 16th at 7.30am, Sunday May 17th at 8.45am, Monday May 18th at 8.30am and Tuesday May 19th at 7.30am.
Greenock A
- Custom House Quay, PA15 1EQ
erase.award.larger Waverley sails from Custom House Quay, outside the Beacon Arts Centre. Free parking available on and around quayside. Greenock Central railway station is approximately a 10 minute walk with regular service to Gourock, Paisley and Glasgow.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Passengers are advised that the quayside surface is cobbled. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Helensburgh Coach Connection - Helensburgh Pier Car Park, G84 8SQ
Helensburgh to Kilcreggan Coach Connections depart from the coach layby situated at the vehicle entrance to the Helensburgh Pier front car park. Free parking available beside pier on side nearest the pier. Helensburgh Central railway station is approximately a 5 minute walk.
Inverness Coach Connection - Academy Street, Inverness IV2 3PP
slap.hedge.foster Coach connections (operated by MacKennon and MacLennan) depart from the bus stop outside Marks & Spencer in Academy Street, Inverness IV2 3PP, next to the Eastgate Shopping Centre on Thursday May 14th at 7am to join Waverley at Kyle of Lochalsh, and Friday May 15th at 11am to join Waverley at Gairloch.
Iona C
- Isle of Iona, PA76 6SJ
Waverley will anchor in the Sound of Iona with passengers transferred to/from Iona by small tender boats. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender boat.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: C Access restrictions with no step-free access. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Access by tender boats unable to carry wheelchairs. |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Passengers will disembark / embark Waverley via tender boat at Iona. This is unsuitable for passengers in wheelchairs. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Kilcreggan A
- Kilcreggan Pier, G84 0JH
geek.home.rift Restricted free parking available to the right of pier entrance, please check local signs. Ferry service between Gourock and Kilcreggan operated by
Caledonian MacBrayne.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Kyle of Lochalsh A
- Railway Pier, IV40 8AQ
cocktail.seabirds.organic Waverley departs from Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Pier, adjacent to the Railway Station. Pay & Display parking available throughout Kyle of Lochalsh, closest at Railway Yard Road IV40 8AE.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Wooden rim at end of pier means steps are used at the gangway. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Largs A
- Largs Pier, KA30 8BG
closets.follow.cropping Pay & Display parking available at Largs shorefront. The car park on shorefront can become full by mid-morning in summer, please allow plenty of time to park. Largs railway station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the pier with an hourly service from Ardrossan, Paisley and Glasgow.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Lochranza A
- Lochranza Pier, KA27 8HL
duet.motivate.deprive Limited parking on roadside.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Millport (Keppel) A
- Keppel Pier, KA28 0EG
fancy.textiles.ultra Waverley sails from Keppel Pier, Isle of Cumbrae. On street parking available. Allow 30 minutes to walk between Millport and Keppel. Bus stop located outside Keppel Pier for Cumbrae Coaches service between Cumbrae Slip and Millport.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: No |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Allow 30 minutes between Millport and Keppel. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Oban A
- North Pier, PA34 5QD
clotting.presses.milky Waverley sails from Oban North Pier. Free disabled parking at North Pier Parking Place, Oban PA34 5QD. Pay & Display car park at Corran Esplanade, approximately 10 minute walk. Oban railway station is approximately 5 minute walk from North Pier.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Portree A
- Portree Harbour, Isle of Skye, IV51 9DE
snooping.unspoiled.term Pay & Display parking at Somerled Square, Portree, IV51 9EH.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Raasay A
- Isle of Raasay, IV40 8PB
exit.consumed.forehand No parking facilities available at Ferry Terminal. Ferry service between Sconser (Skye) and Raasay operated by
Caledonian MacBrayne.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Rothesay A
- Rothesay Pier, PA20 9AQ
puddings.scream.head Limited on-street parking available throughout Rothesay. Main bus stop at head of the pier. Ferry service between Wemyss Bay (mainland) and Rothesay (Bute) operated by
Caledonian MacBrayne.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Salen A
- Salen Pier, Isle of Mull, PA72 6JL
videos.binders.brew Waverley will sail from Salen Pier, Isle of Mull. Limited car parking available on the land adjacent to the pier. There will be representatives from the Pier Company to direct those travelling on Waverley to a suitable parking area, we would kindly request locals and those who can to park away from the pier and walk down. The call at Salen has only been possible thanks to the pier owner
salenpier.com and
salenpier.co.uk providing the only accommodation on a pier in the UK.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Passengers must walk on pier timbers which have slight gaps between them and can be slippery when wet. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Tarbert A
- Tarbert Pier, PA29 6UF
kilts.bogus.gourmet On street parking near pier and in village, approximately 15 minutes walk between the pier and village.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Passengers must walk on pier timbers which have slight gaps between them and can be slippery when wet. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Tighnabruaich A
- Tighnabruaich Pier, PA21 2EA
visit.introduce.withdraw Limited parking available on roadside.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Passengers must walk on pier timbers which have slight gaps between them and can be slippery when wet. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Tobermory A
- Main Street, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU
headers.nuns.likewise Waverley sails from Tobermory Pier. No parking at the pier. Town car park 500 metres (547 yards) from pier.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Troon A
- Harbour Road, KA10 6DH
done.resettle.mugs Waverley sails from the Port of Troon adjacent to "The Wee Hurrie". Parking available beyond Saw Mill Cottages.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
| Additional info: | Additional info: Low water can result in noticeably steep gangways. Process of boarding/disembarkation can therefore occasionally be difficult. |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
Uig A
- Uig Pier, Isle of Skye, IV51 9XX
funnels.bolsters.disbanded Waverley sails from Uig Pier. Limited free parking available in Ferry Terminal area.
Accessibility | Category: | Category: A No restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility. |
| Step free access: | Step free access: Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible: | Wheelchair accessible: Yes |
General Waverley accessibility information and downloadable guides may found on the Accessibility Information page here.
