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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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rothesay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rothesay

Rothesay in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rothesay in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rothesay to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £32 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 198 miles from Rothesay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 65 miles and will cost you around £6. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 195 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 most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rothesay to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £32 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 198 miles from Rothesay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 65 miles and will cost you around £6. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Rothesay

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Rothesay

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rothesay

Most booked hotels in Rothesay

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St.Ebba B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Cadillac Kustomz Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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The Ardyne Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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One Marine Place
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Commodore Guesthouse, Seaside Holiday Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Glenburn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Rothesay

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

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