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

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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane CBR - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    8h 40m
    $491–839

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SYD - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    11h 42m
    $387–637

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    3d 8h
    $964–10,143

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,146.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 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 Canberra to Rottnest Island via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3d 8h.

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