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
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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €91 for a 3h 14m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 87 km and will cost you around €15. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Rothesay
Where to stay in popular areas of Rothesay
Hiring a car in Rothesay
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rothesay, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.