Ticket prices on all CalMac ferry services will rise by 8.7% next May, it was announced today.
The state-owned ferry operator said Transport Scotland had confirmed the price rise, which it said was in line with inflation.
Summer timetables for 2024 will be available to view on its website from January 11, though the new Kilcreggan timetable will not be availabel for nother month.
This is said to be because of ‘extended periods of consultation on Gourock – Dunoon and Gourock – Kilcreggan routes to ensure revised timetables can maintain connections for upcoming ScotRail timetable changes’.
Director of strategy and change Pauline Blackshaw said: “I would like to thank our customers, communities and businesses for their patience regarding the summer timetables being released, and we apologise for the delay.
“We were unable to move forward with preparation to open bookings until Transport Scotland confirmed their decision on 2024 fare levels.
“We are now working hard to configure our ticketing system with timetables and fares, so that we can open summer 2024 timetable bookings.
“Launching our timetables on a phased basis allows us to share information with our customers to allow them to begin planning and allows us to open bookings as quickly as possible. I would like to extend my thanks to our customers for their patience and support.”
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Extensive changes are expected on the timetable of the Kilcreggan ferry.
Cove and Kilcreggan Community Council was consulted but there was no direct consultation with the public.
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