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 via Joondalup which costs $110 - $210 and takes 10h 6m.

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 55m 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 which takes 8h 49m and costs $130 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Geraldton to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1352+ 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 55m
$305–483
Bus, ferry via Joondalup
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton to Joondalup Stn Transwa JoondalupGeraldton
2. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
10h 6m
$112–201
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Geraldton station to Perth Wellington StreetSouthbound-Coastal Services
2. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
8h 49m
$138–247

Geraldton to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry

3Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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 and Barrack Street Jetty in around 8h 49m.

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