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How to get fromRottnest Island to Sydneyby ferry, plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Sydney by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry
    2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planePER - SYD
    7h 3m
    $355–837

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B ShedferryRottnest Island
    2. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central StationtrainPer-Syd 2024 / ...
    3d 4h
    $903–7,558

  3. Ferry, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shedferry
    2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planePER - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
    11h
    $430–883

Rottnest Island to Sydney by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$903Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rottnest Island, WA, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Sydney. 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Sydney Central Station via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 8, and Perth in around 3d 4h.

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