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How to get fromRottnest Island to Penguin Islandby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Fremantle Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 8train train
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Rockingham Stn Platform 2train train
    4. Take the ferry from Shoalwater to Penguin Islandferry ferry
    3h 23m
    $98–120

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fremantle Stn Stand 4 to Rockingham Stn Stand 12bus bus 549 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Shoalwater to Penguin Islandferry ferry
    3h 25m
    $94–113

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  • Distance: 99.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Penguin Island. However, you can take the ferry to Fremantle B Shed, walk to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 8, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Rockingham Stn Platform 2, walk to Rockingham Stn Stand 10, take the line 552 bus to Penguin Rd After Watts Rd, walk to Shoalwater, then take the ferry to Penguin Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Penguin Island via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Stand 4, Rockingham Stn Stand 12, Rockingham Stn Stand 10, Penguin Rd After Watts Rd, and Shoalwater in around 3h 25m.

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