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
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rothesay in March
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 24 miles from Rothesay.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Rothesay. The train journey from Rothesay to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $217 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $289 for a 4h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 72 miles from Rothesay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 65 miles and will cost you around $42. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

Although Rothesay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 24 miles from Rothesay.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Rothesay. The train journey from Rothesay to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $217 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $289 for a 4h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 72 miles from Rothesay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 65 miles and will cost you around $42. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Rothesay

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Rothesay

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,238 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,352 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,750 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,151 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 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 $35.67 and $47.56.

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 $35.67 and $47.56.