There are 2 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rottnest Island by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 7train
- Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1train
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
2h 33m$78–83Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Wright St - Belmont Forum Shopping Ctr to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus 998
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
3h 36m$79–84
Perth Airport (PER) to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which costs $75 - $85 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which takes 2h 33m and costs $75 - $85.
The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Rottnest Island is 53 km.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 33m and costs $75 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 222+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Perth Airport (PER) to Rottnest Island. However, you can 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 Airport Central Access Rd Stand 1 to Rottnest Island via Wright St - Belmont Forum Shopping Ctr, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 7
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Timetables
Train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Timetables
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Bus from Wright St - Belmont Forum Shopping Ctr to Fremantle Stn Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Timetables
- Phone
- +61 1300 467 688
- [email protected]
- Website
- rottnestexpress.com.au
Ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–72
- Schedules at
- secure.rottnestexpress.com.au
Ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–72
- Schedules at
- secure.rottnestexpress.com.au
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