What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $430 - $950 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 19m and costs $430 - $950.

How far is it from Darwin to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Darwin and Rottnest Island is 2725 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Rottnest Island without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2 days 14h and costs $650 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island?

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 12:02 PM in Darwin and 10:32 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 210+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Darwin to Rottnest Island - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly, ferry
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Perth Airport (PER)DRW - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
9h 19m
$438–932
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plains
2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Perth Wellington Street
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
2d 14h
$653–1,189

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

2Weekly Services

2d 14hAverage Duration

$653Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,725.3 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 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 Darwin to Rottnest Island via Roebuck Plains, Perth Wellington Street, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 2d 14h.

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