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

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There are 4 ways to get from Balcatta to Rottnest Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 428 bus, line 423 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paskin St Before Jones St to Warwick Stn Stand 1bus428
    2. Take the bus from Warwick Stn Stand 4 to West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbourbus423
    3. Take the ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnestferry
    2h 35m
    $91–99

  2. Line 999 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stirling Stn Stand 4 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1bus999 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandferryFremantle B Shed
    3h 8m
    $57–80

  3. Line 423 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stirling Stn Stand 6 to West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbourbus423
    2. Take the ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to RottnestferryDeparting Hillarys
    2h 42m
    $91–99

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1trainFremantle Line
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandferryFremantle B Shed
    2h 44m
    $60–85

Balcatta to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Balcatta to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the line 428 bus to Warwick Stn Stand 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 bus from Amelia St After Canning St to Rottnest via Stirling Stn Stand 1, Stirling Stn Stand 6, West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbour, and Hillarys Boat Harbour in around 2h 42m.

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