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 March
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rothesay in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Rothesay to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 5h 11m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 130 km and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 370 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Rothesay to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 5h 11m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 130 km and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Rothesay

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Rothesay

KLM
Good (1,452 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,782 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,737 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,681 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rothesay

Hiring a car in Rothesay

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.69 and $47.59.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.69 and $47.59.