There are 3 ways to get from Clarkson to Rottnest Island by train, bus, or ferry
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Train, line 423 bus, ferry
best- Take the train from Clarkson Stn Platform 1 to Warwick Stn Platform 1
- Take the bus from Warwick Stn Stand 4 to West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbour423
- Take the ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest
2h 38m$92–101Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Clarkson Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2Yanchep Line
- Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
3h 49m$45–116Train, ferry via Fremantle B Shed
- Take the train from Clarkson 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 48m$59–82
Clarkson to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clarkson to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry via Fremantle B Shed which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Clarkson to Rottnest Island is to train and line 423 bus and ferry which takes 2h 38m and costs $90 - $105.
The distance between Clarkson and Rottnest Island is 58 km.
The best way to get from Clarkson to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and line 423 bus and ferry which takes 2h 38m and costs $90 - $105.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Clarkson to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 210+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Clarkson, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Clarkson 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 Clarkson 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 48m.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Clarkson Stn Platform 1 to Warwick Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Train from Clarkson Stn Platform 1 to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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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- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Bus from Warwick Stn Stand 4 to West Coast Dr Hillarys Boat Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
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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