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 $140 - $170 and takes 9h 4m.

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 $350 - $500.

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 40m and costs $170 - $230.

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 1538+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

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

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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)plane GET - PER
2. Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1train
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
3h 55m
$355–498
Bus, ferry via Joondalup
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton to Joondalup Stn Transwa Joondalupbus Geraldton
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
9h 4m
$146–169
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Geraldton station to East Perthbus Southbound-Coastal Services
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
8h 40m
$174–221

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

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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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 East Perth, East Perth Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 7, Perth Busport Zone A, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 8h 40m.

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