What is the cheapest way to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island?

The cheapest way to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island is to bus and ferry via Mandurah which costs $85 - $120 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island?

The fastest way to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $130 - $160.

How far is it from Busselton to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Busselton and Rottnest Island is 242 km.

How do I travel from Busselton to Rottnest Island without a car?

The best way to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 5m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 217+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Busselton to Rottnest Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island by bus or ferry

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Busselton to Cockburn Central StationBn1730 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandFremantle B Shed
5h 5m
$86–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busselton to Cockburn Central Station
4h 42m
$138–158
Bus, ferry via Mandurah
1. Take the bus from Albert St Transwa Busselton to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah
2. Take the bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1549 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
5h 50m
$86–118

Busselton to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry

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5h 5mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.2 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Busselton, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

South West Coach Lines operates a bus from Busselton to Cockburn Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Transwa also services this route twice daily.

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