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How to get fromEmerald to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Emerald Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Perth Airport (PER)planeEMD - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    10h 36m
    $547–1,404

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Islandferry
    4d 13h
    $1,007–12,195

  3. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Perth Airport (PER)planeMOV - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    13h 9m
    $798–1,040

  4. Train, ferry via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Islandferry
    4d 20h
    $2,993–15,951

Emerald to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,007Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Emerald to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the taxi to Emerald Airport (EMD) 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 train from Emerald to Rottnest Island via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Perth, and Barrack Street Jetty in around 4d 13h.

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