There are 3 ways to get from Bassendean to Rottnest Island by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Bassendean Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 7
- Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
2h 32m$55–77Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
3h 32m$44–115Bus
- Take the bus from Galleria Bus Stn Stand 1 to Murdoch Stn Stand 4
3h 40m$107–111
Bassendean to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bassendean to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bassendean to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Bassendean and Rottnest Island is 51 km.
The best way to get from Bassendean to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Bassendean to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 219+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Bassendean, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
Rottnest Express operates a ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island once daily. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Transperth operates a bus from Galleria Bus Stn Stand 1 to Murdoch Stn Stand 4 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
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- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Bassendean Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 7
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- 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
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
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- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Bus from Galleria Bus Stn Stand 1 to Murdoch Stn Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.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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