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How to get fromNewcastle to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NTL - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    9h 30m
    $452–690

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    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 48m
    $386–620

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    3d 8h
    $934–10,091

Newcastle to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$934Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Newcastle to Rottnest Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,427.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the line 136 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 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 train from Newcastle Interchange to Rottnest Island via Central Station, Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3d 8h.

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