There are 2 ways to get from Murdoch to Rottnest Island by bus, plane, or ferry
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Line 515 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Murdoch Stn Stand 11 to Karel Av After Eagle Dr
- Fly from Jandakot Airport to Rottnest Island Airport
56 min$102–103Line 998 bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Discovery Way After Nyarrie Dr to Fremantle Stn Stand 1999 / ...
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandFremantle B Shed
2h 8m$53–74
Murdoch to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murdoch to Rottnest Island is to line 998 bus and ferry which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Murdoch to Rottnest Island is to line 515 bus and fly which takes 56 min and costs $102 - $104.
The distance between Murdoch and Rottnest Island is 40 km.
The best way to get from Murdoch to Rottnest Island without a car is to line 998 bus and ferry which takes 2h 8m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Murdoch to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 221+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Murdoch, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Murdoch to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the line 515 bus to Karel Av After Eagle Dr, walk to Jandakot Airport airport, then fly to Rottnest Island Airport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Discovery Way After Nyarrie Dr to Rottnest Island via Fremantle Stn Stand 1 and Fremantle B Shed in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Bus from Murdoch Stn Stand 11 to Karel Av After Eagle Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Bus from Discovery Way After Nyarrie Dr to Fremantle Stn Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.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
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