There are 2 ways to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island by train, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Rockingham Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1train
- Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1train
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
2h 49m$76–79Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus 549 / ...
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
2h 50m$74–75
Rockingham to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island is to bus and ferry which costs $73 - $76 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which takes 2h 49m and costs $76 - $80.
The distance between Rockingham and Rottnest Island is 84 km.
The best way to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 49m and costs $76 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 232+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Rockingham, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Rockingham to Rottnest Island. However, you can 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 bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Rottnest Island via Fremantle Stn Stand 1 and Fremantle B Shed in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- Transperth
Train from Rockingham Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Transperth
- Schedules at
- Transperth
Train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Transperth
- Schedules at
- Transperth
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- Transperth
Bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Transperth
- Schedules at
- Transperth
- Phone
- +61 1300 467 688
- [email protected]
- Website
- rottnestexpress.com.au
Ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–71
- Schedules at
- secure.rottnestexpress.com.au
Ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–71
- Schedules at
- secure.rottnestexpress.com.au
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