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

The cheapest way to get from Geraldton to Rottnest Island is to bus and ferry which costs $110 - $210 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geraldton to Rottnest Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 3h 56m and costs $300 - $490.

How far is it from Geraldton to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Geraldton and Rottnest Island is 435 km.

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

The best way to get from Geraldton to Rottnest Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Fremantle B Shed which takes 8h 26m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Geraldton to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Geraldton to Rottnest Island - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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

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Fly, train, ferry
best
1. Fly from Geraldton Airport (GET) to Perth Airport (PER)GET - PER
2. Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
3h 56m
$305–483
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-DownGeraldton
2. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
10h 8m
$114–205
Bus, ferry via Fremantle B Shed
1. Take the bus from Geraldton station to Perth Wellington StreetSouthbound-Coastal Services
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandFremantle B Shed
8h 26m
$152–214

Geraldton to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry

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8h 26mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.4 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Geraldton to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the taxi to Geraldton Airport (GET) 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 Geraldton station to Rottnest Island via Perth Wellington Street, Perth Busport Zone A, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 8h 26m.

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