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How to get fromRottnest Island to Sydneyby ferry, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Sydney by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PER - SYD
    7h 10m
    $362–931

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry Rottnest Island
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    3d 18h
    $909–12,074

  3. Ferry, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry ferry
    2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PER - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    11h 1m
    $464–848

Rottnest Island to Sydney by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$909Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,339.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Sydney. 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Central Station via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 8, and Perth in around 3d 18h.

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