Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rothesay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rothesay

With a population of 4,912, Rothesay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Rothesay

Rothesay in April
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rothesay in April
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rothesay

Plane

Although Rothesay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 39 km from Rothesay.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Rothesay. The train journey from Rothesay to London takes 4h 31m and costs around $458 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $304 for a 11h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 km from Rothesay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 105 km and will cost you around $24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Rothesay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 39 km from Rothesay.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Rothesay. The train journey from Rothesay to London takes 4h 31m and costs around $458 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $304 for a 11h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 km from Rothesay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 105 km and will cost you around $24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Rothesay

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Rothesay

KLM
Good (1,479 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,829 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,285 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,509 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,184 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,233 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rothesay

Hiring a car in Rothesay

Expect to pay $3.26 per litre in Rothesay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.05 and $52.06.

Expect to pay $3.26 per litre in Rothesay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.05 and $52.06.