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How to get fromRottnest Island to Busseltonby ferry or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry Rottnest Island
    2. Take the bus from Cockburn Central Station to Busseltonbus bus
    4h 56m
    $87–121

  2. Ferry, bus via Mandurah

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fremantle Stn Stand 4 to Rockingham Stn Stand 12bus bus 549 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah to Albert St Transwa Busseltonbus bus
    5h 59m
    $92–120

Rottnest Island to Busselton by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Busselton. However, you can take the ferry to Fremantle B Shed, walk to Fremantle Stn Stand 5, take the line 520 bus to Cockburn Stn Stand 11, walk to Cockburn Central Station, then take the bus to Busselton. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Albert St Transwa Busselton via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Stand 4, Rockingham Stn Stand 12, Rockingham Stn Platform 2, Mandurah Stn Platform 2, and Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah in around 5h 59m.

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