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How to get fromJoondalup to Rottnest Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Line 423 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Warwick Stn Stand 4 to West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbourbus bus 423
    2. Take the ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnestferry ferry Departing Hillarys
    2h 32m
    $92–120

  2. Line 999 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stirling Stn Stand 4 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus bus 999
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
    3h 20m
    $78–83

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Joondalup Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2train train
    2. Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    2h 41m
    $79–84

Joondalup to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Joondalup to Rottnest Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Joondalup to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to Warwick Stn Platform 1, walk to Warwick Stn Stand 4, take the line 423 bus to West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbour, walk to Hillarys Boat Harbour, then take the ferry to Rottnest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joondalup Stn Platform 1 to Rottnest Island via Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 2h 41m.

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