What is the cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide is to ferry and fly which costs $250 - $490 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $250 - $490.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Adelaide?

The distance between Rottnest Island and Adelaide is 2176 km.

How do I travel from Rottnest Island to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3 days 0h and costs $650 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 1h 30m ahead of Rottnest Island. It is currently 6:21 AM in Rottnest Island and 7:51 AM in Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1601+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Rottnest Island to Adelaide - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Adelaide by ferry, plane, or train

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Ferry, fly
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1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry
2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane PER - ADL
6h 6m
$259–489
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry Rottnest Island
2. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain Per-Adl 2026
3d
$660–10,078

Rottnest Island to Adelaide by ferry, foot, and train

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Distance: 2,176.1 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Adelaide. However, you can take the ferry to Fremantle B Shed, walk to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 8, take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL), walk to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, then take the bus to Stop C1 Currie St - North side. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Adelaide Parklands via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 8, and Perth in around 3d.

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