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How to get fromPenguin Island to Rottnest Islandby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Penguin Island to Rottnest Island by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Penguin Island to Shoalwaterferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Rockingham Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1train train
    3. Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1train train
    4. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    3h 56m
    $112–121

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Penguin Island to Shoalwaterferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus bus 549 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    3h 57m
    $105–111

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  • Distance: 101.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Penguin Island to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the ferry to Shoalwater, walk to Penguin Rd After Watts Rd, take the line 551 bus to Rockingham Stn Stand 12, walk to Rockingham Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1, walk 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 ferry from Penguin Island to Rottnest Island via Shoalwater, Penguin Rd After Watts Rd, Rockingham Stn Stand 1, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3h 57m.

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