There are 3 ways to get from Perth Zoo to Rottnest Island by ferry, bus, or train
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
2h 42m$40–110Line 31 bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Labouchere Rd Before Richardson St to Perth Busport Zone B30 / ...
- Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
2h 48m$57–80Line 111 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand C4 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1111 / ...
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandFremantle B Shed
2h 59m$57–80
Perth Zoo to Rottnest Island by foot, bus, train, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth Zoo to Rottnest Island is to line 111 bus and ferry which costs $55 - $80 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Zoo to Rottnest Island is to ferry which takes 2h 42m and costs $40 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barrack Street Jetty and arriving at Rottnest Island. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Perth Zoo and Rottnest Island is 44 km.
The best way to get from Perth Zoo to Rottnest Island without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 42m and costs $40 - $110.
The ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island takes 2h including transfers and departs once daily.
There are 210+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Perth Zoo, 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.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- 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 Labouchere Rd Before Richardson St to Perth Busport Zone B
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Bus from Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand C4 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- rottnestexpress.com.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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