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How to get fromRottnest Island to Esperanceby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Esperance by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Esperance Airport (EPR)plane plane PER - EPR
    4h 36m
    $341–688

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry Rottnest Island
    2. Take the bus from Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperancebus bus Esperance
    12h 24m
    $112–148

Rottnest Island to Esperance by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Esperance. 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 Esperance Airport (EPR), then take the taxi to Esperance. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Stand 5, Cockburn Stn Stand 11, Cockburn Stn Stand 9, Armadale Stn Stand 1, and Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale in around 12h 24m.

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