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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rothesay to see all of its attractions.

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 39 km from Rothesay.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rothesay to Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £24 for a 4h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 318 km 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 314 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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rothesay, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rothesay to Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £24 for a 4h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 318 km 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Rothesay

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Rothesay

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 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)
£87+
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The Ardyne Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Cadillac Kustomz Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Commodore Guesthouse, Seaside Holiday Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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One Marine Place
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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The Glenburn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Rothesay

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55.

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