There are 2 ways to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1549 / ...
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandFremantle B Shed
2h 45m$55–77Train, line 515 bus, fly
- Take the train from Rockingham Stn Platform 1 to Murdoch Stn Platform 1
- Take the bus from Murdoch Stn Stand 11 to Karel Av After Eagle Dr
- Fly from Jandakot Airport to Rottnest Island Airport
2h 17m$107–110
Rockingham to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island is to bus and ferry which costs $55 - $80 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island is to train and line 515 bus and fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $106 - $111.
The distance between Rockingham and Rottnest Island is 65 km.
The best way to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 45m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Rockingham to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 211+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Rockingham, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Rockingham to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the bus to Fremantle Stn Stand 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Murdoch Stn Platform 1, walk to Murdoch Stn Stand 11, take the line 515 bus to Karel Av After Eagle Dr, walk to Jandakot Airport airport, then fly to Rottnest Island Airport.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Rockingham Stn Platform 1 to Murdoch Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
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- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Bus from Rockingham Stn Stand 1 to Fremantle Stn Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Bus from Murdoch Stn Stand 11 to Karel Av After Eagle Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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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