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 November
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rothesay in November
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 5h 08m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 105 km and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 394 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 $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 5h 08m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 105 km and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Rothesay

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Rothesay

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,415 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,047 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rothesay

Hiring a car in Rothesay

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40.