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How to get fromScarborough to Rottnest Islandby bus, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Line 990 bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scarborough Beach Rd St John'S Primary School Cat Id 23 to Glendalough Stn Stand 5bus bus 990
    2. Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    2h 48m
    $80–87

  2. Line 999 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stirling Stn Stand 4 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus bus 999
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
    3h 22m
    $77–82

Scarborough to Rottnest Island by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Scarborough to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the line 990 bus to Glendalough Stn Stand 5, walk to Glendalough Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scarborough Beach Rd St John'S Primary School Cat Id 23 to Rottnest Island via Stirling Stn Stand A - Cat Id 1, Stirling Stn Stand 4, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3h 22m.

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