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How to get fromGeelong to Rottnest Islandby shuttle, plane, ferry, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Rottnest Island by shuttle, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Shuttle, fly, ferry

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)planeMEL - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    8h 49m
    $367–921

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Islandferry
    2d 9h

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Islandferry
    2d 11h
    $747–7,223

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Geelong to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Melbourne Airport, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St to Rottnest Island via North Shore Station/Station St, North Shore Station, Adelaide Station, Adelaide Parklands, Perth, and Barrack Street Jetty in around 2d 9h.

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