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How to get fromBrisbane to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane BNE - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    9h 30m
    $354–1,005

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane OOL - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    11h 2m
    $396–1,008

  3. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane MCY - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    14h 31m
    $448–1,682

  4. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane WTB - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    12h 48m
    $722–1,816

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,673.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 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.

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