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How to get fromBusselton to Rottnest Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Busselton to Rottnest Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Busselton to Cockburn Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
    5h 10m
    $89–113

  2. Bus, ferry via Mandurah

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert St Transwa Busselton to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus bus 549 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    5h 50m
    $88–96

Busselton to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Busselton 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 bus from Albert St Transwa Busselton to Rottnest Island via Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah, Mandurah Stn Platform 1, Rockingham Stn Platform 1, Rockingham Stn Stand 1, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 5h 50m.

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