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

The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Busselton is to ferry and bus via Mandurah which costs $85 - $110 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Busselton is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $80 - $110.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Busselton?

The distance between Rottnest Island and Busselton is 243 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Busselton without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $80 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Rottnest Island to Busselton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Busselton?

There are 756+ hotels available in Busselton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B ShedRottnest Island
2. Take the bus from Cockburn Central Station to Busselton
4h 56m
$82–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cockburn Central Station to Busselton
5h 7m
$135–158
Ferry, bus via Mandurah
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Take the bus from Fremantle Stn Stand 4 to Rockingham Stn Stand 12549 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah to Albert St Transwa Busselton
5h 59m
$85–101

Rottnest Island to Busselton by ferry, foot, and bus

30Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rottnest Island to Busselton.

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Distance: 243.2 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

South West Coach Lines operates a bus from Cockburn Central Station to Busselton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Transwa also services this route once daily.

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