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How to get fromGold Coast to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane OOL - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    10h 7m
    $370–786

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane BNE - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    11h 44m
    $358–762

  3. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane BNK - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    14h 49m
    $477–678

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Rottnest Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,695.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Broadbeach South station, platform 1, walk to Broadbeach South station, stop B, take the line 777 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. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, 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.

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