There are 3 ways to get from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Rottnest Island by train, ferry, or bus
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 7
- Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
2h 34m$58–81Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
3h 34m$44–115Line 37 bus, line 998 bus
- Take the bus from Airport Central Access Rd Stand 1 to Oats St Stn Stand 8
- Take the bus from Oats St Stn Stand 1 to Murdoch Stn Stand 4
3h 19m$109–112
Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which takes 2h 34m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 and Rottnest Island is 53 km.
The best way to get from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 34m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 215+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
Rottnest Express operates a ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island once daily. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Central Access Rd Stand 1 to Rottnest Island Airport via Oats St Stn Stand 1, Murdoch Stn Stand 11, Karel Av After Eagle Dr, and Jandakot Airport in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 7
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
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- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Bus from Airport Central Access Rd Stand 1 to Oats St Stn Stand 8
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Bus from Oats St Stn Stand 1 to Murdoch Stn Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- 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
Ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- rottnestexpress.com.au
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