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How to get fromBunbury to Rottnest Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Bunbury to Rottnest Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, line 520 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bunbury to Cockburn Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cockburn Stn Stand 8 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus bus 520 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    4h 19m
    $95–107

  2. Train, line 520 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal to Kwinana Stn Kwinana Station Transwatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cockburn Stn Stand 8 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus bus 520 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    4h 41m
    $93–153

Bunbury to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bunbury to Rottnest Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Bunbury to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the bus to Cockburn Central Station, walk to Cockburn Stn Stand 8, take the line 520 bus to Fremantle Stn Stand 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal to Rottnest Island via Kwinana Stn Kwinana Station Transwa, Kwinana Stn Platform 1, Cockburn Stn Platform 1, Cockburn Stn Stand 8, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 4h 41m.

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