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How to get fromPerth Airport to Rottnest Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Redcliffe Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 7train 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 31m
    $75–79

  2. Line 940 bus, line 111 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunreath Dr Before Fauntleroy Av to Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand E3bus bus 940
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand C4 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    3h 19m
    $74–80

Perth Airport to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth Airport 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 Dunreath Dr Before Fauntleroy Av to Rottnest Island via Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand C4, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3h 19m.

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