There are 2 ways to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Rottnest Island by ferry, plane, bus or train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Rottnest Island is to ferry and fly which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 12h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Rottnest Island is to ferry and fly which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 12h 11m.
The distance between Great barrier reef (Landmark) and Rottnest Island is 3502 km.
The best way to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Rottnest Island without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 5 days 9h and costs $1,300 - $4,800.
It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Cairns Airport to Perth Airport is the direct flight which takes 5h.
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Cairns Airport to Perth Airport.
There are 67+ hotels available in Rottnest Island. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.

- Distance: 3502.3 km
- Duration: 12h 11m
What companies run services between Great barrier reef (Landmark), QLD, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the walk to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, take the ferry to Cairns, take the walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, take the bus to Cairns Central Terminus, take the walk to Cairns Central Terminus, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, take the walk to Cairns airport, fly to Perth, take the walk to Airport Dr Perth Airport T1 Terminal, take the line 380 bus to Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand D7, take the walk to Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand A6, take the line 950 bus to Wellington St Before Forrest Pl, take the walk to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 2, take the walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Rottnest Island via Great Barrier Reef Green Island, Cairns, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Sydney Central Station, Perth, Perth Busport Zone B, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 5 days 9h.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Cairns to Perth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370 - $2,300
Flights from Cairns to Perth via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370 - $2,300
Flights from Cairns to Perth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370 - $2,300

- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Cairns to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Cairns to Perth via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Cairns to Perth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Cairns to Perth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900

- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,300
Flights from Cairns to Perth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,300

- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyondrail.com.au
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Sydney Central Station to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 3 days 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $850 - $4,000
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $863
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,400 - $2,000
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,500 - $2,100
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,800 - $2,400
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,600 - $2,600
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,400 - $2,400
- PLATINUM
- $3,200 - $4,000

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270 - $550
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $270 - $400
- Advantage
- $330 - $480
- Premium
- $350 - $550

- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service

- Phone
- (61) 7 4044 9944
- central_ga@quicksilvergroup.com.au
- Website
- green-island.com.au
Ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $88
- Schedules at
- green-island.com.au

- Phone
- +61 1300 467 688
- bookings@rottnestexpress.com.au
- Website
- rottnestexpress.com.au
Ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- secure.rottnestexpress.com.au
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