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

The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Darwin is to ferry and fly which costs $460 - $1,000 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Darwin is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $460 - $1,000.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Darwin?

The distance between Rottnest Island and Darwin is 2718 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Darwin without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $600 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Rottnest Island to Darwin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Darwin?

Darwin is 1h 30m ahead of Rottnest Island. It is currently 1:01 AM in Rottnest Island and 2:31 AM in Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 464+ hotels available in Darwin.

Rottnest Island to Darwin - 2 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Darwin by ferry, plane, or bus

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Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)PER - DRW
6h 28m
$466–954
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Take the bus from Perth Wellington Street to Roebuck Plains
3. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Darwin
2d 15h
$643–1,198

Rottnest Island to Darwin by ferry, foot, train, and bus

2Weekly Services

2d 15hAverage Duration

$643Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,717.7 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Rottnest Island, WA, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Darwin. However, you can take the ferry to Fremantle B Shed, walk to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 8, take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then take the taxi to Darwin. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Darwin via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 8, Perth Wellington Street, and Roebuck Plains in around 2d 15h.

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