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How to get fromRottnest Island to Cairnsby ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Cairns by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PER - CNS
    8h 7m
    $424–884

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    5d 12h
    $1,150–18,828

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    5d 16h
    $1,250–12,789

  4. Ferry, train, bus via Adelaide

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Barrack Street Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    6d 16h
    $3,017–23,485

Rottnest Island to Cairns by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,490.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Cairns. 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 Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Cairns Central Station via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 8, Perth, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 5d 12h.

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