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

The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Geraldton is to ferry and bus via Joondalup which costs $110 - $140 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Geraldton is to ferry and train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $300 - $480.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Geraldton?

The distance between Rottnest Island and Geraldton is 435 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Geraldton without a car is to ferry and bus via Joondalup which takes 8h 55m and costs $110 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Rottnest Island to Geraldton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Geraldton?

There are 55+ hotels available in Geraldton.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Geraldton by ferry, train, plane, 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, train, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Take the train from Fremantle Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 8
3. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Geraldton Airport (GET)PER - GET
3h 48m
$303–476
Ferry, bus via Joondalup
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B ShedRottnest Island
2. Take the bus from Joondalup Stn Transwa Joondalup to Transwa Bay Transwa GeraldtonGeraldton
8h 55m
$112–139
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B ShedRottnest Island
2. Take the bus from Perth Wellington Street to Geraldton stationNorthbound-Coastal Services
9h 4m
$148–198

Rottnest Island to Geraldton by ferry, foot, bus, and train

2Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.3 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Geraldton. However, you can take the ferry to Fremantle B Shed, walk to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 8, take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Geraldton Airport (GET), then take the taxi to Geraldton. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Stand 10, Stirling Stn Stand 3, Stirling Stn Platform 2, Joondalup Stn Platform 2, and Joondalup Stn Transwa Joondalup in around 8h 55m.

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