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How to get fromSydney to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)planeSYD - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    8h 57m
    $356–854

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to PerthtrainSyd-Per 2025 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandferryFremantle B Shed
    3d 3h
    $917–8,366

  3. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)planeNTL - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    11h 56m
    $431–902

Sydney to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$917Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sydney Central Station to Rottnest Island via Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3d 3h.

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