Do you cover airport transfers from Rothesay?

Yes — pre-booked transfers from Rothesay to Glasgow Airport (GLA) take approximately 1h 45m (via Wemyss Bay ferry) (about 50 miles). We also cover Edinburgh, Prestwick, Manchester and further afield.

How many passengers can travel from Rothesay?

Local hires within Rothesay use Argyll & Bute Council licensed taxis for up to 6 passengers. Pre-booked distance and 8-seater hires are covered by Argyll & Bute Council licensed private hire vehicles.

How are fares calculated in Rothesay?

Fares from Rothesay use the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff as the base rate. Pre-booking incurs a £0.40 booking fee. Airport meet & greet is £25 and airport pickups include a £10 airport fee. All quotes are fixed at time of booking.

Can you time pickups to the Rothesay–Wemyss Bay (CalMac)?

Yes — we time pre-booked pickups to Rothesay–Wemyss Bay (CalMac). Frequent daily service.

How do I book a taxi in Rothesay?

Call 01436 593614, book online at /book, or use the WhatsApp button on this site. Pre-booking is required for distance, 8-seater and airport transfers from Rothesay.

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Rothesay taxis & pre-booked private hire

Argyll & Bute pre-booked private hire on the Isle of Bute — Rothesay Castle, Mount Stuart and CalMac ferry connections.

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Nearest airport

Glasgow Airport (GLA)

~50 miles · 1h 45m (via Wemyss Bay ferry)

Nearest ferry

Rothesay–Wemyss Bay (CalMac)

Frequent daily service

Local landmarks & frequent pickups

Rothesay Castle
Mount Stuart
Isle of Bute Discovery Centre

Other Argyll & Bute areas

Port Bannatyne Rhubodach All areas →

Rothesay fare estimates

Indicative pre-booked fares based on the Argyll & Bute Council tariff (v2025-04-22), including the £0.40 pre-booking fee. Every journey is quoted as a fixed fare at time of booking.

Journey type	Saloon (1–4)	8-seater (5–8)
Local hires Within town · approx 3 miles	from £11	from £12
Short transfer Nearby towns & villages · approx 15 miles	from £41	from £48
Regional transfer Cross-region journeys · approx 40 miles	from £103	from £121

Prices shown are typical fares for the distance band and exclude any meet-and-greet extras. For an exact fixed quote from your postcode, use the fare estimator or call 01436 593614.

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