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

The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Melbourne is to ferry and fly which costs $330 - $850 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Melbourne is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $330 - $850.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Melbourne?

The distance between Rottnest Island and Melbourne is 2775 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Melbourne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $800 - $8,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Rottnest Island to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 3h ahead of Rottnest Island. It is currently 3:35 AM in Rottnest Island and 6:35 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5212+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Rottnest Island to Melbourne - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Melbourne by ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)PER - MEL
6h 48m
$335–832
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Barrack Street Jetty
2. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
2d 10h
$818–8,488

Rottnest Island to Melbourne by ferry, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

2d 10hAverage Duration

$818Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,774.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Rottnest Island, WA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Southern Cross Station via Barrack Street Jetty, Perth, Adelaide Parklands, and Adelaide Station in around 2d 10h.

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