Rothesay travel guide
Rothesay Tourism | Rothesay Guide
You're Going to Love Rothesay
With a population of 4,912, Rothesay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rothesay has to offer.
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 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 00m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rothesay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 72 miles from Rothesay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rothesay, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Rothesay takes 54 miles and will cost you around $16. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Rothesay
Where to stay in popular areas of Rothesay
Most booked hotels in Rothesay
Renting a car in Rothesay
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Rothesay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rothesay, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.