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How to get fromCanberra to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Perth Airport (PER)planeCBR - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    8h 36m
    $470–1,087

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)planeSYD - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    11h 49m
    $393–957

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    3d 8h
    $955–8,670

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$955Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train 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 Canberra to Rottnest Island via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3d 8h.

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