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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
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rothesay in November
Estimated hotel price
£66
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Rothesay to Edinburgh takes 0h 56m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 21m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £11. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Rothesay to Edinburgh takes 0h 56m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 21m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £11. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Rothesay

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Rothesay

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,518 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Cadillac Kustomz Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Ardyne Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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One Marine Place
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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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)
£53+
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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 £16.00 and £21.33.

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 £16.00 and £21.33.