There are 3 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Perth Zoo by ferry, train, or bus
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B ShedRottnest Island
- Take the train from Fremantle Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 8Fremantle Line
1h 42m$58–67Ferry, line 111 bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B ShedRottnest Island
- Take the bus from Fremantle Stn Stand 11 to Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand D1111 / ...
2h 2m$54–62Ferry
- Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Barrack Street JettyRottnest Island
2h 42m$75–110
Rottnest Island to Perth Zoo by ferry, foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Perth Zoo is to ferry and line 111 bus which costs $50 - $65 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Perth Zoo is to ferry and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $55 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Rottnest Island and arriving at Barrack Street Jetty. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Rottnest Island and Perth Zoo is 45 km.
The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Perth Zoo without a car is to ferry and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Rottnest Island to Perth Zoo, including transfers.
There are 1361+ hotels available in Perth Zoo.
What companies run services between Rottnest Island, WA, Australia and Perth Zoo, WA, Australia?
Rottnest Express operates a ferry from Rottnest Island to Barrack Street Jetty once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Fremantle Stn Platform 1 to Perth Stn Platform 8
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Bus from Fremantle Stn Stand 11 to Elizabeth Quay Bus Stn Stand D1
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $49–52
- Schedules at
- rottnestexpress.com.au
Ferry from Rottnest Island to Barrack Street Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- rottnestexpress.com.au
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