There are 3 ways to get from Alkimos to Rottnest Island by train or ferry
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Alkimos Stn Platform 1 to Warwick Stn Platform 1Yanchep Line
- Take the ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to RottnestDeparting Hillarys
2h 46m$93–101Train, ferry #2
cheapest- Take the train from Alkimos Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2Yanchep Line
- Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
3h 57m$45–117Train, ferry via Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Take the train from Alkimos Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2
- Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
2h 56m$59–83
Alkimos to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alkimos to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry via Fremantle Stn Platform 1 which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Alkimos to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which takes 2h 46m and costs $90 - $105.
The distance between Alkimos and Rottnest Island is 68 km.
The best way to get from Alkimos to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 46m and costs $90 - $105.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Alkimos to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 215+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Alkimos, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Alkimos to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to Warwick Stn Platform 1, walk to Warwick Stn Stand 4, take the line 423 bus to West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbour, walk to Hillarys Boat Harbour, then take the ferry to Rottnest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alkimos Stn Platform 1 to Rottnest Island via Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 2h 56m.
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- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Alkimos Stn Platform 1 to Warwick Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Train from Alkimos Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
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Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–90
- Schedules at
- rottnestfastferries.com.au
Ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- rottnestexpress.com.au
Ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- rottnestexpress.com.au
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