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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $330 - $850 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 18m and costs $330 - $850.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Rottnest Island is 2775 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2 days 8h and costs $750 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Melbourne to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 3h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:10 AM in Melbourne and 7:10 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1369+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Melbourne to Rottnest Island - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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

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Fly, ferry
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)MEL - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
8h 18m
$336–850
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
3. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island
2d 8h
$783–7,484
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
3. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island
2d 9h
$740–7,214

Melbourne to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

1Weekly Services

2d 8hAverage Duration

$783Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,774.7 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 Southern Cross Station to Rottnest Island via Adelaide Station, Adelaide Parklands, Perth, and Barrack Street Jetty in around 2d 8h.

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